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Cardiac
October 31, 2022
The history of surgical missions in Ghana and why they are important to cardiothoracic surgical care in West Africa.
October 28, 2022
A roundup of CTSNet's top content from October 2022.
October 28, 2022
A study was performed to assess the efficacy of topical vancomycin in the reduction of sternal wound infection (SWI), as this topic has become a point of contention. There was no difference between the vancomycin and saline control group at three months postoperatively, and similar findings were observed at one year.
October 28, 2022
This randomized trial assessed the efficacy of vacuum-assisted sternal closure as compared to primary closure technique in the treatment of post-cardiac surgery mediastinitis in a pediatric age group. Out of 101 patients, the chance of survival six months post-surgery was higher for the primary sternal closure group.
October 28, 2022
In Fiji, where complex cardiac surgical care has not previously been available, a team of local surgeons is undergoing training with a team from India. The plan to establish two permanent cardiac surgical teams at Lautoka Hospital will greatly benefit the people of Fiji in the long term.
October 27, 2022
A summary of the recent AAE vs. ARR webinar, including a rundown of important points, quotable moments, and major takeaways.
October 26, 2022
This review explores a new book on HCM, praising its deep dive into genetic assessment, different complications associated with myectomy to treat the disease, and little-known risk factors.
October 21, 2022
CTSNet hosted an expert-filled roundtable on aortic root enlargement (AAE) vs. total root replacement (ARR) for the small aortic root featuring Bo Yang, Michael Reardon, Joseph Bavaria, Ismail El-Hamamsy, Vinod Thourani, and Barbara Hamilton.
October 21, 2022
A new study shows that white heart transplant patients are twice as likely to receive a heart transplant or ventricular assist device as Black heart transplant patients, perpetuating existing inequalities in healthcare access. Experts emphasize that this is due to differences in education and access, not biological determinants.