The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
The Burden of Major Complications on Failure-to-Rescue After Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An analysis of over 19,000 patients.
The relationship between the number and type of postoperative complications and mortality in the setting for surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) remains underexplored despite its critical role in the failure-to-rescue (FTR) metric. ⋯ The study validates a dose-response association between postoperative complications and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for ATAAD. Top-performing hospitals consistently show lower FTR rates independent of the number of complications. Future research should focus on the timing of complications and interventions to reduce the burden of complications.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
Industry Payments and Implicit Bias in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Difference in Industry Payments to Cardiothoracic Surgeons by Gender.
Industry payments, as sources of revenue and prestige, may contribute to gender implicit bias. We examined industry payments to cardiothoracic surgeons to determine differences with respect to gender while accounting for practice focus and experience. ⋯ Industry payments to women increased from 2014 to 2022 as the proportion of women in practice rose. Industry support of women, with increases in compensation and roles as speakers, consultants, and educators, offers a potential strategy to combat implicit bias within cardiothoracic surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
Reproductive health among women of child-bearing age after surgery for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Rwanda.
To determine maternal and fetal outcomes in postoperative women with rheumatic heart disease who become pregnant after valve surgery and evaluate current anticoagulation management during pregnancy. ⋯ Despite preoperative counseling discouraging conception, many women with prosthetic valves still become pregnant after surgery. The results of this study will inform evidence-based and context-specific practices for anticoagulation during pregnancy in Rwanda and the region.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2024
Rare Coronary Artery Variants are Associated with Increased Mortality and Reinterventions Following the Arterial Switch Operation.
To determine the influence of coronary anatomy on long-term outcomes of the arterial switch operation (ASO). ⋯ Rare coronary artery variants-particularly intramural-are associated with increased mortality and coronary reinterventions after ASO. A low threshold for unroofing intramurals is likely associated with declining mortality and improved outcomes. Additional investigations are needed to determine the long-term fate of the coronary arteries after ASO.