This study addressed the question of utilization of limited resources, specifically whether ill or low weight infants should be listed for transplant based on survival.
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Congenital
November 5, 2018
This video demonstrates a bilateral lung transplant for a patient with cystic fibrosis.
November 2, 2018
Direct relief of subaortic stenosis in single ventricle patients via ventricular septal defect/subaortic chamber enlargement has been mostly replaced by the Damus-Kaye-Stansel/Norwood procedure due to concerns for potential re-obstruction or heart block. However, little is known about long-term outcome.
October 26, 2018
Patient Care and General Interest
Earl Bakken, Medtronic co-founder and inventor of the pacemaker, has died at age 94.
October 22, 2018
Bicuspid-valved polytetrafluoroethylene conduits are an excellent choice for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in patients aged less than two years.
October 10, 2018
This article describes an operation performed for both congenital heart disease and acquired coronary disease.
October 6, 2018
This is a damning article about profiteering in academic publishing at the expense of researchers, institutions, and other interested parties.
September 27, 2018
In this interview, Shruti Jayakumar and Martin Elliott discuss his path to and experience in congenital heart surgery.
September 26, 2018
This objective, well-researched, and well presented article summarizes the importance of gender inclusion in cardiothoracic surgery as a means for improving institutional culture, patient safety, patient outcomes, and gender equality.
September 13, 2018
Exciting debate on the EOLIA trial!
https://www.ctsnet.org/jans/extracorporeal-membrane-oxygenation-severe-a...