The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2024
Lung transplantation for COVID-19 respiratory failure in the United States: Outcomes 1 year posttransplant and the impact of preoperative ECMO support.
Patients with end-stage respiratory failure after severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection may benefit from lung transplant; however, data on transplant outcomes and the impact of prolonged circulatory support before transplant in these patients are limited. ⋯ These findings suggest that lung transplant in patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure yields acceptable 1-year outcomes. Despite an often more complex postoperative course, prolonged ECMO pretransplant in well-selected patients was associated with adequate clinical and functional status.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2024
Assessment of the Well-being of Significant Others of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
We aimed to evaluate how the current working climate of cardiothoracic surgery and burnout experienced by cardiothoracic surgeons influences their spouses and significant others (SOs). ⋯ The current work culture of cardiothoracic surgeons adversely affects their SOs, and the risk for families is concerning. These data present a major area for exploration as we strive to understand and mitigate the factors that lead to burnout among cardiothoracic surgeons.