Cardiothoracic
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Hybrid carotid stents eyed with cautious optimism
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STS releases public surgical outcomes report
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A percutaneous modification of RVAD placement shows promise
Key clinical point: Use of a percutaneous modification of right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation appears to provide extended support...
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More donated hearts rejected, even as wait list grows
Key clinical point: Acceptance rates of hearts donated for transplantation have declined substantially in the United States. Major finding: Only...
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Real-world CAS results in Medicare patients not up to trial standards
Key clinical point: Mortality risks exceeded one-third for patients who were 80 years of age or older, symptomatic, at high surgical risk with...
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Risk factors identified for the 1 in 500 likely to require postoperative CPR
Key clinical point: Risk modification for certain patient populations undergoing major surgical procedures may help reduce the rates of associated...
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Bundled intervention tackles S. aureus SSIs
Key clinical point: Implementing a bundled intervention reduced S. aureus SSIs and could reduce patient morbidity and costs. Major finding: The...
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VTE risk models target a formidable surgery foe
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ICD lead extraction complication rates warrant surgical backup
Key clinical point: Appropriate training and optimal cardiothoracic surgical backup is necessary at all centers performing lead extractions,...
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Endoscopic mucosal resection proves effective, durable for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia
Key clinical point: Endoscopic therapy should replace esophagectomy for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia. Major finding: Barrett’s esophagus was...
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Vascular surgeons have better outcomes for aneurysm repair, endarterectomy
Key clinical point: Patients undergoing certain open vascular procedures have better outcomes when operated on by vascular surgeons. Major finding...