The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
ReviewA scoping review to identify competencies for transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
Transcatheter procedures are increasingly being recognized as a priority for cardiac surgeons and cardiac surgery trainees. The optimal method of teaching these procedures during residency training has not been established. We used an evidence-based approach to systematically review the literature and identify competencies to inform future paradigms of transcatheter training in cardiac surgery. ⋯ Evidence on the competencies required to perform transcatheter cardiovascular procedures is available from a variety of sources. The identified competencies may be a useful resource for developing curricula and teaching transcatheter procedures to cardiac surgery residents.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
Status of women in congenital heart surgery: Results from a national survey.
Gender disparity in cardiothoracic surgery, but not specifically in congenital heart surgery, has been a growing focus. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences related to gender for women in this field. ⋯ This survey highlights many areas (discouragement due to gender, sexual harassment, and gender disparities in pay and leadership opportunities) that women may perceive as barriers to a successful career in congenital heart surgery. There is an increasing call to action to mitigate these hurdles for women, both to enter and succeed. It is encouraging that the women surveyed would repeat their career choice and are actively mentoring other women to join this field.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
Fate of moderate aortic regurgitation after cardiac surgery.
To determine the prevalence of concomitant aortic regurgitation (AR) in cardiac surgery and the outcomes of treatment options. ⋯ Aortic valve surgery in select patients with concomitant moderate AR can be added with minimal added risk, but untreated AR does not influence long-term survival after cardiac surgery and rarely required late intervention.