Why the study?
Does lack of private insurance increase the risk of nonelective presentation and major morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing thoracic aortic operations?
Population
51,282 patients who underwent thoracic aortic surgery between 2007 and 2011 at 940 North American centers
Comparison
Lack of private insurance vs Private insurance
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May inform outreach to reduce nonelective aortic presentations; leaves open whether coverage expansion alters outcomes.
Does lack of private insurance increase the risk of nonelective presentation and major morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing thoracic aortic operations?
Lack of private insurance is significantly associated with a higher likelihood of nonelective presentation and increased major morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery.
Andersen et al. (2014) studied this question.
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