Cardiac Surgery
Articles and resources for Cardiac Surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Cardiac surgery is a specialized field within cardiothoracic surgery that focuses on surgical interventions for heart conditions. Common reasons for considering this type of surgery include coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, congenital heart defects, and arrhythmias. Patients may experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue, prompting further evaluation. In some cases, lifestyle changes and medications may not be sufficient, leading healthcare providers to recommend surgical options to improve heart function and overall health.
The procedure typically involves accessing the heart through the chest wall, often by making an incision along the sternum. Depending on the specific condition being treated, techniques may include bypass surgery, valve replacement, or repair of structural abnormalities. Patients are usually placed under general anesthesia, and the surgery may last several hours. After the procedure, a hospital stay is common, during which healthcare teams monitor recovery and manage any postoperative care needs.
While cardiac surgery can significantly improve heart function and quality of life, it does come with potential risks. These may include infection, bleeding, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, some patients may experience longer recovery times or the need for further interventions in the future. Understanding both the benefits and risks is essential for patients and their families as they consider this treatment option.
2024 Update on Cardiac Surgery Trends and Outcomes for Patients
This research paper discusses the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD), which is the most comprehensive cardiac surgery database. This database, containing over 8.3...Addressing Pediatric Cardiology Challenges Through Innovative Solutions
This research paper is a combined effort by various speakers from the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. They discuss the current challenges in healthcare including clinic...Advancements in Cardiac Surgery Training: a Review of Brazil's
This study reviews how training for heart surgery has evolved in Brazil, given the significant advancements in surgical technology and techniques over the last few decades. The researchers looked at a...Advancements in Cardiac Surgery: a History of Innovation and Care
In 1928, the University of Michigan started a training program for chest surgeons under the guidance of Dr. John Alexander. At first, these surgeons mainly dealt with chest diseases like tuberculosis....Advancements in Cardiac Surgery: Key Developments From 2015
The paper discusses the advances in heart-related medical technology and practices in 2015. These advances include the use of new devices for procedures such as implanting valves in the aortic positio...Advancements in Robotic Cardiac Surgery: Improving Patient Outcomes
This research paper discusses the topics of innovation, robotic cardiac surgery, and training. It likely explores the latest advancements in robotic technology used in heart surgeries and how these in...Benefits of Atrial Fibrillation Treatment During Heart Surgery
This study discusses the potential benefits of surgically treating atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of irregular heartbeat, at the same time as other heart surgeries. This combined treatment approach ...Best Practices for Cardiac Surgery and Extracorporeal Technology
This research paper is focused on the best methods and guidelines for cardio-thoracic surgery, which is a type of surgery that deals with conditions involving the heart and lungs. Specifically, it dis...Building Heart Surgery Programs in Low-Income Countries: a Nepal Case
This research paper explores the challenges and opportunities of creating a heart surgery program in a remote hospital in Nepal. Each year, over a million heart surgeries are performed worldwide. Howe...Cardiac Surgery Challenges and Access in the Caribbean Islands
This research paper looks into the state of heart and chest surgery in the Caribbean. Despite being a popular tourist destination, the Caribbean faces many challenges when it comes to healthcare. This...Cardiac Surgery Exposure for General Surgery Residents: Key Insights
The research paper is about a survey done to understand the exposure of general surgery residents to cardiac surgery, which is a specialist area they can choose to pursue after their residency. The re...Cardiac Surgery Mini-Elective Boosts Medical Students' Knowledge
The introduction of specialized programs in thoracic surgery is encouraging more medical students to choose careers in heart surgery. However, there is limited teaching on this subject in the general ...Challenges of Breathing After Heart Surgery in Newborns: Key Insights
This study looked at why some newborn babies might struggle to breathe on their own after heart surgery, and how this can affect their recovery. The researchers analyzed data from 240 babies who had h...Del Nido Vs. Blood Cardioplegia in Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes
This research paper investigates the effectiveness of two different solutions used during heart surgery to stop the heart (cardioplegia). These solutions are Lactated Ringer-based del Nido cardioplegi...Digestive Complications After Heart Surgery: Risks and Predictors
This research focused on the complications that can occur in the digestive system after heart surgery in adults. The study looked at cardiac surgeries performed between 2010 and 2018, involving over 1...Echocardiography's Role in Improving Adult Heart Surgery Outcomes
This research paper revolves around the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) maintained by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), which is the leading global registry for adult heart surgery results...Effective Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery: Regional Anesthesia
This research paper discusses the use of regional anesthesia methods in heart surgery. These techniques involve injecting local anesthetic into specific areas of the chest wall to numb multiple levels...Effective Simulation Training for First-Year Heart Surgeons
This research paper examines the use of simulated training in teaching surgical skills to first-year heart surgeons. The paper suggests that certain skills can be effectively and safely learned using ...Encouraging Future Doctors: the Impact of Cardiac Surgery Shadowing
This research paper talks about a shadowing program where undergraduate students got a chance to observe doctors at the University of Florida's Congenital Heart Center. The aim was to see if this prog...Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: Best Practices Explained
This research paper talks about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs, which aim to minimize surgical complications, speed up recovery, and improve results after surgery. Key to ERAS is usin...Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: Key Guidelines for Patients
The ERAS guidelines are rules designed to help doctors use the best, most scientifically proven methods to improve patient outcomes and make treatment more efficient. These guidelines have been create...Essential Medications for Safe Recovery After Heart Surgery
This research paper discusses various medications and procedures used during and after heart surgery. The topics covered include antibiotics, which are used to prevent infection; antiplatelet and anti...Ethical Challenges in Cardiac Surgery: Navigating Modern Issues
This research paper is about the ethical issues facing heart surgeons today. The author explores how a lack of understanding of teamwork, too much ambition, and daily responsibilities can create chall...Expert Cardiac Surgery At Cleveland Clinic: Innovations and Care
The Cleveland Clinic, established in 1921, has been a pioneering medical institution with a special focus on heart-related diseases. The clinic has been at the forefront of multiple breakthroughs in t...Exploring Antibiotic Treatments for Pediatric Open-Chest Heart Surgery
This research paper reviews different antibiotic treatments used on children who require their chest to remain open after heart surgery. This situation often occurs when the child's heart function is ...Exploring the 2023 Update of the Sts Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database is a massive and thorough resource used for understanding heart surgery. It currently has information on over 9 million procedures...Gender Disparities in Cardiac Surgery Trials: a Closer Look
This research paper looked at how many women were involved in leading and writing important studies (called randomized controlled trials or RCTs) about heart surgery. They looked at studies published ...Guidelines for Safe Medication and Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
This research paper appears to focus on methods of managing blood usage, selecting appropriate medications, and reducing risk during and after cardiac surgery in adults. The procedures and techniques ...Gut Bacteria's Role in Inflammation After Cardiac Surgery
This research paper delves into the connection between the bacteria in our gut (gut microbiome) and how our body reacts to heart surgery. When someone undergoes heart surgery, a machine called a cardi...How Reliable Are Hospital Rankings for Cardiac Surgery Outcomes?
This research paper looked at how hospital rankings published by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) match up to clinical data on cardiac surgery outcomes collected by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (S...How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Cardiac Surgery
This research paper talks about how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) - technologies that allow users to interact with a three-dimensional simulation of the real world - have become popu...Impact of Body Temperature on Brain Outcomes in Newborn Heart Surgery
This research investigates the connection between the lowest body temperature during surgery (nadir intraoperative temperature or NIT) and early brain-related complications in newborns undergoing hear...Impact of Cardiac Surgery Departments on Chest Surgery Outcomes
This study looked at whether having a cardiac surgery department in the same hospital could improve outcomes for patients undergoing certain types of chest surgery. They looked at data from almost 390...Impact of Cardiac Surgery on Global Health in West Africa
Without the abstract or the full content of the research paper, it's impossible to provide a summary. However, judging from the keywords, the paper might discuss the impact of cardiac surgery on globa...Impact of Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship on Training Outcomes
This research paper is about a survey on the training programs for congenital heart surgery. In 2007, this became a certified specialty by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education, and in 20...Impact of Covid-19 on Cardiac Surgery: Lessons From Italy
This research paper reviews how heart surgery was affected globally during the initial outbreak of COVID-19. The researchers looked at different guidelines and ways cardiac surgery departments were re...Impact of Covid-19 on Cardiac Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
Since the abstract is not available, it's difficult to provide a precise summary. However, based on the keywords, this research paper likely discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiac su...Impact of Previous Cardiac Surgery on Lung Transplant Outcomes
The research aims to find out if having a past cardiothoracic surgery could have an effect on the outcome of a lung transplant. The study analyzed data from the United Network for Organ Sharing from 2...Improving Access to Heart Surgery in Developing Countries
This research paper discusses a major global health issue: the lack of access to heart surgery in developing countries. In 2017, top heart surgeons, heart doctors, medical journal editors, representat...Improving Cardiac Surgery Skills with Innovative Simulation Training
In simpler terms, our team has shown before that practicing surgical techniques outside of the operating room can help surgeons improve their skills and perform better during actual surgeries. We've a...Improving Death Risk Predictions After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) maintains a database on congenital heart surgeries. This database helps to predict the risk of death during these operations. However, the best method for doing ...Improving Diversity in Canadian Cardiac Surgery: a 2023 Overview
This research paper talks about the lack of diversity, specifically in terms of gender and race, in the field of cardiac surgery in Canada. Despite attempts to increase diversity, the number of women ...Improving Heart Surgery Outcomes Through Cardiac Anesthesiology
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons have made a joint effort to create a section within the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database specifically for the study o...Improving Heart Surgery Outcomes: the Impact of Surgeon Data
This research paper talks about the practice in the UK of publishing data about the success rates of individual heart surgeons since 2005. These published results are believed to have contributed to i...Improving Heart Surgery: Insights From the 2021 Cardiac Database
This article is about the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, which is the most extensive and well-established database for heart surgery. This database has been crucial in me...Improving Outcomes for Adults with Complex Congenital Heart Disease
This research paper discusses a study where medical and surgical specialists from both pediatric and adult cardiovascular institutions worked together to treat adults with Congenital Heart Disease (CH...Infections After Heart Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
This research paper talks about infections that can occur after heart surgery, specifically at a hospital in Tehran. These infections can come from the surgery site itself or from the hospital environ...Innovations in Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
This research paper emphasizes the importance of innovation in various fields, particularly focusing on cardiac surgery. The author argues that without new ideas and technologies, progress would halt,...Innovative Approaches to Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From the 8th World
This research paper is a combined effort by various speakers from the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. They discuss the current challenges in healthcare including clinic...Is It Safe for Trainees to Perform Major Heart Surgeries?
This study looked at whether it is safe for surgical residents (doctors in training) to perform major heart operations, and whether the outcomes of these surgeries were different compared to those don...Key Insights From Recent Studies on Adult Heart Surgery Practices
This article is a review of seven major studies conducted in 2016 that used data from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, a massive collection of over 6 million records co...Latest Research on Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Anesthesia Care
This article is a review of recent research in the field of anesthesiology for congenital heart conditions. The authors have looked at a database of medical research to find the most important studies...Low-Cost Cardiac Surgery Simulation Training Improves Skills for All
This research paper is about a study on a low-cost cardiac surgery training program using simulation. The authors used cheap materials, like pig hearts from farms and donated items from the medical in...Managing Blood Thinners Before Heart Surgery: Key Guidelines
This research paper presents guidance on how to monitor and manage patients who are taking blood thinning drugs (direct oral anticoagulants) and are about to undergo heart surgery. The advice comes fr...Managing Congenital Heart Surgery Safely During Covid-19 Pandemic
This research paper discusses the challenges faced by the Turkish pediatric cardiovascular surgery community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the severity and urgency of congenital heart disease, ...Managing Postoperative Pain After Cardiac Surgery with Complementary
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This research paper is about Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary stenosis (TOF), a complex heart defect that is present at birth. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery gathered a group of exper...New Composite Measure for Evaluating Adult Cardiac Surgery Performance
This research paper is about a new way to measure the performance of hospitals and surgical groups in the field of adult heart surgery. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has traditionally only ha...Oxygen Use in Cardiac Surgery: Insights From U.s. Healthcare Providers
This research paper describes a survey of how doctors in the United States use oxygen during heart surgery. The study surveyed over 500 healthcare providers, including heart anesthesiologists and perf...Predicting 30-Day Mortality After Pediatric Heart Surgery: a Study
This study aimed to create a model to predict the risk of death within 30 days after heart surgery for children under 18 in Australia and New Zealand. The researchers used data from every pediatric ca...Predicting Complications After Heart Surgery in Children: Key Insights
This research study aimed to find the risk factors for complications after heart surgery in children, develop a tool for predicting these complications, and compare it with other existing tools. The s...Predicting Heart Attack Risk in Children After Cardiac Surgery
This research paper is about predicting the risk of a child experiencing a heart attack after heart surgery. The researchers looked at data from 544 children who had heart surgery between July 2020 an...Proton Pump Inhibitors After Cardiac Surgery: Reducing Bleeding Risks
This research paper looks into whether giving heart surgery patients a certain medication, omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor), after their operation can help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal blee...Re-Expansion Pulmonary Edema After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
This research paper talks about a dangerous complication that can happen after a specific type of heart surgery done through a small incision on the right side of the chest. This complication is calle...Robotic Cardiac Surgery: a Growing Career Path for Surgeons
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This research paper looked at six patients with schizophrenia in Japan who needed heart surgery. The patient's ages averaged around 63.6 years old. The surgeries performed included coronary artery byp...Safety and Effectiveness of Heart Surgery by Trainee Surgeons
This research paper is about a study that looked at whether heart surgery performed by trainee surgeons (under the supervision of an experienced surgeon) is as safe and effective as surgery performed ...Same-Day Admission for Elective Cardiac Surgery: Benefits and Insights
This research paper talks about the practice of admitting patients on the day of their elective heart surgery, rather than having them in the hospital beforehand. This approach has several benefits, i...Stroke Volume Variation: Predicting Fluid Therapy Response in Surgery
This research paper is about a review of previous studies that looked at how well stroke volume variation (SVV) could predict if patients would respond well to fluid therapy. This was specifically loo...The Future of Cardiac Surgery: Insights From Saudi Arabia's Experts
This research paper discusses the decline in cardiac surgery in Saudi Arabia due to advancements in less invasive heart procedures and the increasing risk of surgical methods. The study involved a sur...The Role of Medical Illustrators in Advancing Cardiac Surgery
This paper discusses the relationship between medical professionals and illustrators, particularly during the period of heart surgery advancements. The study relied on the research and resources of Pr...The Role of Teamwork in Successful Robotic Heart and Chest Surgeries
This paper is a response to articles about the use of robots in heart and chest surgeries. The authors stress that successful robotic surgery depends on good preparation and communication from everyon...Training Cardiac Surgeons: Benefits of Using Human Cadavers
This research paper discusses the use of human cadavers for training in cardiac surgery. The study, conducted from June 2013 to November 2016, involved 302 cardiac surgical procedures on 50 human cada...Understanding Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Heart Surgery Recovery
This research paper reviews different antibiotic treatments used on children who require their chest to remain open after heart surgery. This situation often occurs when the child's heart function is ...Understanding Cardiac Surgery Outcomes: Insights From National Data
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database was established in 1989 and is seen as one of the most thorough databases in healthcare. It's often used as a reference for comparing ou...Understanding Cardiac Surgery Quality: Impact of Public Reporting
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This research paper is about the two most commonly used methods to predict the risk of death from heart surgery. These are the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (ES) and the Societ...Understanding Cardiac Surgery Risks for Patients with Liver Disease
This research paper investigates the risk involved in cardiac (heart) surgery for patients with cirrhosis, which is a type of liver disease. It uses the EuroSCORE, a system used to determine the level...Understanding Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Training Today
This research paper discusses the quality, strengths, and weaknesses of the accredited training system for congenital cardiac surgery, which was recognized as a fellowship by the Accreditation Council...Understanding Ebstein Anomaly: Expert Care for Newborns and Infants
This research paper is about a heart condition in newborns and infants called Ebstein Anomaly (EA). The study was conducted by a team of surgeons and heart specialists from different countries, organi...Understanding Emergency Surgery Needs in Pediatric Heart Procedures
This research paper examined the data on how frequently children with heart conditions need emergency surgery due to complications during heart procedures. The researchers looked specifically at compl...Understanding Emergency Surgery Rates in Pediatric Heart Procedures
This research paper examined the data on how frequently children with heart conditions need emergency surgery due to complications during heart procedures. The researchers looked specifically at compl...Understanding Germany's New Heart Surgeon Training Program
In Germany, the training program for heart surgeons recently underwent some changes. Instead of focusing strictly on the amount of time spent in training, the new six-year program is more focused on a...Understanding Germany's New Skill-Based Heart Surgeon Training Program
In Germany, the training program for heart surgeons recently underwent some changes. Instead of focusing strictly on the amount of time spent in training, the new six-year program is more focused on a...Understanding Heart Attacks After Cardiac Surgery: Key Insights
This research paper discusses the topics of cardiac surgery, a protein called cardiac troponin, diagnostic criteria, and procedure-related heart attacks. Cardiac troponin is a protein that is released...Understanding Heart Rhythm Problems After Cardiothoracic Surgery
This research paper discusses heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) that can occur after heart surgery. It explains that slow heart rates (bradycardias) often happen but are usually temporary and can be...Understanding Heart Surgery: Insights From the 2023 Sts Adult Cardiac
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database is a massive and thorough resource used for understanding heart surgery. It currently has information on over 9 million procedures...Understanding Obesity's Impact on Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
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This research paper discusses Pectus excavatum, a condition where a person's chest appears sunken or hollowed out. This condition often occurs alongside heart and connective tissue diseases that requi...Understanding Risk Aversion Outcomes in Public Health Care Reporting: a
This research paper discusses how risk aversion, or the tendency to avoid risk, can be an unintended result of public health care reporting. The paper discusses four potential outcomes from this risk ...Understanding Risk Scores for Safe Cardiac Surgery Decisions
Heart surgeries carry a high risk of death, which makes it crucial to carefully choose who should undergo these procedures. This is where risk scores come into play. They help doctors decide who can s...Understanding Risks and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery for Patients
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The research paper talks about a study that was conducted to understand how stress levels change over time for different members of a surgical team during cardiac surgeries. The tool used to measure t...Understanding Temperature Management in Cardiac Surgery Procedures
This research paper looks at the role of temperature control during heart surgery. Temperature during surgery is typically planned ahead of time by a medical team, and this can vary based on the type ...Women in Cardiac Surgery: Addressing Gender Imbalance in the Field
This paper examines the global imbalance of gender in the field of cardiac surgery. It found that women only make up 8% of the worldwide cardiac surgical workforce. This is especially concerning given...