Cardiothoracic
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Ultrasound accurately predicts trauma thoracotomy survival
Key clinical point: Trauma arrest victims who will survive resuscitative thoracotomy can be predicted using focused assessment with sonography in...
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AATS: Simplified mitral valve repair effective in children with Marfan’s
Key clinical point: A simplified approach for mitral valve repair resulted in good outcomes in a group of children with connective tissue...
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VIDEO: Hybrid thoracoscopic and transcatheter ablation of persistent AF
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VIDEO: Esophagectomy outcomes better in hospitals that handle complex cases
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VIDEO: Cardiosphere-derived cells improve outcomes in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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VIDEO: Less tricuspid regurgitation seen with Sano shunt in Norwood procedures
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Linking registries, databases may reduce surgical site infections
Key clinical point: Linking registry and infection control data with a hospital’s electronic health records can significantly improve surveillance...
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Three-dimensional models show superiority of nanoparticles in mesothelioma
Key clinical point: Three-dimensional spheroid models, as opposed to monolayer cell cultures, are valuable tools for predicting the efficacy of...
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Biopsy bests HCRT for lung fibrosis, has risks
Key clinical point: Surgical lung biopsy is helpful to confirm interstitial lung disease in patients with unique signs and symptoms, but the...
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Stenting before CABG linked to higher mortality for diabetic patients
Key clinical point: Diabetic triple vessel–disease patients with prior percutaneous coronary intervention stenting (PCI-S) have poorer long-term...