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released: 12 Jul 2001

Cardiac Surgery in Australia 1998 is the only national compilation of information on cardiac surgery performed in that year. The report uses data supplied directly by cardiac surgery units and examines patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired and congenital conditions, and the mortality associated with the procedures.The report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions and their treatment.

ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN 978 1 74024 123 6; Cat. no. CVD 15; 63pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • List of tables
    • List of figures
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgements
    • Summary
  • Sections
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Total operations
    • Surgery for congenital heart defects
    • Surgery for valvular heart defects
    • Surgery for coronary artery disease
    • Transplants
    • Operations on the aorta
    • Other acquired heart conditions
    • Glossary
  • End matter
    • Appendix A: Cardiac surgery units
    • Appendix B: Data collection form
    • Related publications

Recommended citation

Davies J & Senes S 2001. Cardiac surgery in Australia 1998. Cardiovascular Disease Series. Cat. no. CVD 15. Canberra: AIHW.