Operating with Data - Statistics for the Cardiovascular Surgeon: Part I. Fundamentals of Biostatistics

Is the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Systemic Inflammatory Response Overestimated?

“…We clarify that, although with unusual characteristics of an opening editorial, we decided to consider the texts as Editorial to highlight them. The Part I was published on the 33.3 edition [ 6 ] .…”

Operating with Data - Statistics for the Cardiovascular Surgeon: Part III. Comparing Groups

“…The concepts required to answer questions 2 and 3 i.e . data distribution and pairing are fully explained in our first editorial [1] . Still, it is important to understand what is behind each of these different tests and, thus, comprehend why they are the choice for each of these different situations.…”

“…In the previous issues of the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (BJCVS) we discussed, first, the fundamental concepts required for understanding biostatistics [1] and, then, how to evidence associations and assess risk [2] . In this third part of the editorial series entitled "Operating with Data - Statistics for the Cardiovascular Surgeon", we will examine the methods for comparing groups.…”

Operating with Data - Statistics for the Cardiovascular Surgeon: Part II. Association and Risk

“…There, we addressed the fundamental concepts required for understanding biostatistics [1] . Now, we will discuss association and risk, two interconnected and fundamental entities within biostatistics.…”

“…In the last issue of the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (BJCVS) we published the first editorial of this editorial series entitled "Operating with Data - Statistics for the Cardiovascular Surgeon". There, we addressed the fundamental concepts required for understanding biostatistics [ 1 ] . Now, we will discuss association and risk, two interconnected and fundamental entities within biostatistics.…”