Building a Smart Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Program: Lessons from the Ground Up
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1691 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 93 - 96
Submitted on: Aug 15, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 20, 2025
Published on: Oct 7, 2025
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2025 Bridgette Enamait, Myles Matherne, Suzanne Garmon, Caroline Mascarenhas, Carlie Sharp, Gracie Martinez, Charlie Gallagher, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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