Validity of propensity-matched observational studies in comparative effectiveness studies.

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Department of Cardiology, Boston Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, Boston, Mass; Department of Cardiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

Published: April 2025


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