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Original Research

Role of randomness in observed outcomes and implications for quality assessment

Jeffrey B. MichelCardiology Division, Baylor Scott and White Temple, Temple, Texas; Correspondence[email protected]
, MD,
Michael J. MackDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Heart Hospital Plano, Plano, Texas;
, MD &
Gregory J. DehmerCardiology Division, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia
, MD
Pages 482-484 | Received 20 Dec 2019, Accepted 27 Feb 2020, Published online: 03 Apr 2020

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