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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

Machine learning models for mitral valve replacement: A comparative analysis with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk score
ConclusionsThe proposed risk models complement existing STS models in predicting mortality, prolonged ventilation, and renal failure, allowing healthcare providers to more accurately assess a patient's risk of morbidity and mortality when undergoing MVS.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 20, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Agni Orfanoudaki, Aikaterini Giannoutsou, Sabet Hashim, Dimitris Bertsimas, Robert C. Hagberg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE 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