What is the purpose of the Document Review and Approval process in this context?
The purpose of the Document Review and Approval process in this context is to ensure that the document is accurate and appropriate for publication. The document is reviewed by representatives from the ACCF, AHA, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), as well as members from the ACCF/AHA Task Force on Data Standards, ACCF/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures, ACCF Surgeons Scientific Council, ACCF Interventional Scientific Council, and Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. After the review process, the document is approved for publication by the governing bodies of the ACCF and the AHA and endorsed by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and STS.  