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Are there differences in cardiothoracic surgery performed by trainees versus fully trained surgeons?
DiscussionTrainees can perform cardiothoracic surgery in dedicated high-volume units with outcomes comparable to those of fully trained surgeons.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 13, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Maria Comanici, Mohammad Yousuf Salmasi, Katharina L. Schulte, Shahzad G. Raja, Rizwan Q. Attia Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Developing a cardiac surgery unit in the Caribbean: A reflection
ConclusionFrequent outside visits complemented by training in an overseas center, and transfer of knowledge proved to be an effective strategy to develop a cardiac surgery unit in an emerging country with results comparable to accepted international standards.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gianni D. Angelini, Richard A. E. Ramsingh, Natasha C. Rahaman, Risshi D. Rampersad, Anand Rampersad, Kamal A. Rampersad, Giovanni Teodori Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Establishing the Safety of Training in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Retrospective Comparison of Outcomes between Trainees and a Consultant Surgeon
Conclusions These results demonstrate comparable outcomes in OPCAB surgery between a consultant surgeon and trainees. This study supports the conclusion that training surgeons in OPCAB is appropriate for trainees in the final years of cardiac surgery training. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - March 20, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pal, Soumik Hartley, Philip Salmasi, Yousuf Asimakopoulos, George Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research

Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Survival Improves with Multidisciplinary Approach
ConclusionsImplementing a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach substantially improved outcomes for CF-LVAD recipients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 8, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Survival Improves with Multidisciplinary Approach.
CONCLUSIONS: Implementing a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach substantially improved outcomes for CF-LVAD recipients. PMID: 30853587 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 6, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jorde UP, Shah AM, Sims DB, Madan S, Siddiqi N, Luke A, Saeed O, Patel SR, Murthy S, Shin J, Oviedo J, Watts S, Jakobleff W, Forest S, Vukelic S, Belov D, Puius Y, Minamoto G, Muggia V, Carlese A, Leung S, Rahmanian M, Leff J, Goldstein D Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Left atrial appendage closure: patient, device and post-procedure drug selection.
Authors: Tzikas A, Bergmann MW Abstract Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), a device-based therapy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, is considered an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy, particularly for patients at high risk of bleeding. Proof of concept has been demonstrated by the PROTECT AF and PREVAIL trials which evaluated the WATCHMAN device (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) versus warfarin, showing favourable outcome for the device group. The most commonly used devices for LAAC are the WATCHMAN and its successor, the WATCHMAN FLX (Boston Scientific) and the AMPLAT...
Source: EuroIntervention - May 15, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research

Left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation: rationale, devices in clinical development and insights into implantation techniques.
CONCLUSIONS: Catheter-based LAA occlusion is now being developed further as an interventional approach for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. Implantation techniques and devices are being improved, which will probably result in better procedural safety. Appropriate operator training is of major importance for this approach. PMID: 25138187 [PubMed - in process]
Source: EuroIntervention - November 12, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research