scholarly journals 60 Years After the First Women Cardiac Surgeon: We Still Need More Women in Cardiac Surgery

CJC Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Weiwei GAO ◽  
Jessica FORCILLO ◽  
Claire WATKINS ◽  
Mara B. ANTONOFF ◽  
Jessica G.Y. LUC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon

The role of cardiac surgery in transvenous lead extraction (TLE) – experience from high volume center and 3207 procedures

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Tulecki ◽  
M Czajkowski ◽  
S Targonska ◽  
K Tomkow ◽  
D Nowosielecka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Tricuspid Valve ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Lead Extraction ◽  
Icd Leads ◽  
Ventricular Lead ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon

Abstract Background The guidelines suggest close co-operation between TLE operating team and cardiac surgery and its key role in the management of life-threatening complications remains unquestionable. But the role of cardiac surgeon seems to be much more extended. Purpose We have analysed the role of cardiac surgery in treatment of patients undergoing TLE procedures. Methods Using standard non-powered mechanical systems we have extracted ingrown PM/ICD leads from 3207 pts (38,7% female, average age 65,7-y) during the last 14 years. Non-infectious TLE indications were in 66,4% of patients. 46% had PM DDD system, 19% PM SSI, 22% ICD, 9% CRT, 4% other systems. In 12% of patients abandoned leads were found. 8% of patients had one lead, 54% - two, 15% - three and 4% - 4–6 leads in the heart. An average dwell time of all leads was 91,5 mth. The lead entry side was left in 96% of patients, right in 3% and both – 4%. Results Procedural success 96,1%, clinical success - 97,8%, procedure-related death 0,2%. Major complications appeared in 1,9% (cardiac tamponade 1,2%, haemothorax 0,2%, tricuspid valve damage 0,3%, stroke, pulmonary embolism <1%). Conclusions Rescue cardiac surgery (for severe haemorrhagic complications) is still the most frequent reason of surgical intervention (1,1%). The second area of co-operation includes supplementary cardiac surgery after (incomplete) TLE (0,8%). The third one is connected with reconstruction or replacement of tricuspid valve, which can be affected by ingrown lead or damaged during TLE procedure (0,5%). Implantation of the complete epicardial system during any surgical intervention (rescue or delayed) should be considered as a supplementation of the operation (0,65%). Some of patients after TLE need implantation of epicardial leads for permanent epicardial pacing (0,6%) and some only left ventricular lead to rebuild permanent cardiac resynchronisation (0,5%). The single experience of large TLE centre indicates the necessity of close co-operation with cardiac surgeon, whose role seems to be more comprehensive than a surgical stand-by itself. Table 1 Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

scholarly journals Make Cardiac Surgery Great again: The Perks of Being a Resident

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. e6-e8
Author(s):  
Mathias Van Hemelrijck
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
The World ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon ◽  
Transcatheter Interventions ◽  
Surgical Operations

AbstractTraining in cardiac surgery is a cumbersome topic. Over the last years, major cardiac surgical operations have been found to decrease due to the increasing number in transcatheter interventions. Becoming a cardiac surgeon has become partly a hard task. Since the beginning of 2020, the new coronavirus epidemic has been shaking peoples' lives all over the world, hindering every normal hospital activity including residency programs.

scholarly journals EARLY OUTCOME OF ADULT CARDIAL SURGERY IN LOW VOLUME COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG SURGEON FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRY

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Yan Efrata Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiac Disease ◽  
Community Hospital ◽  
Early Outcome ◽  
Young Surgeon ◽  
Cardiac Procedures ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Adult Cardiac Surgery

After finishing training, every young cardiac surgeon wants to start a good carrier as fast as they can. We describe the early outcome of adult cardiac surgery that have been done by a young in low volume community hospital in Surabaya – Indonesia within periods December 2010 – December 2013. A retrospective study of 133 adult cardiac cases during December 2010 – December 2013 at Division of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya provides a comprehensive data concerning adult cardiac procedures which collected and analyzed. In last 3 years, the total number of adult cardiac disease which is undergone a surgery was 133 cases. The procedures were involved CABG (85 cases, 63.91%); valve procedures (7 cases, 5.26%); and others procedures (6 cases, 4.51%). All cases were done by a young surgeon. Thirty day early follow up, there were 3 patients suffered from wound infection, 7 patients undergone re-do procedures due to mediastinal bleeding and cardiac tamponade. Mortality rate was 1.5%. The conclusion, good mentoring from senior surgeon and good training give a good result of adult surgery done by a young surgeon in low volume community hospital.

scholarly journals First female cardiac surgeon

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (Ahead of Print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azat Turgunov
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
History Of Medicine ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Medicine History ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon

For a long time, medicine was the prerogative of men, and women were not allowed to this area. And despite the prohibitions and moral values of those times, women left a mark in the history of medicine. Key words: women, medicine, history, cardiac surgery

Core Concepts in Cardiac Surgery

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Surgical Trainees ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Lung Failure ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Cardiac Surgeons

This textbook provides the reader with up-to-date concepts in cardiac surgery encompassing many of its subdisciplines, including coronary artery surgery and conduit choice, valvular heart surgery, minimally invasive approaches, and surgery for heart and lung failure. It includes concise reviews of the relevant literature in addition to important technical details. The individual chapters are written by internationally renowned experts in their respective fields, providing the practicing cardiac surgeon with current updates in the specialty, and also covering controversial issues that would have a direct impact in everyday practice. This textbook is an invaluable resource for senior cardiac surgical trainees and practicing cardiac surgeons.

scholarly journals Continuing Education through COVID-19 Crisis in the United Kingdom: A Swiss Trainee Abroad

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. e25-e29
Author(s):  
Alicja Zientara
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Swiss Society ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

AbstractThe work has been awarded in July 2020 with the “Special Swiss Young Cardiac Surgeon Award 2020” by the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Herz- und thorakale Gefässchirurgie [SGHC-SSCC]) and reflects a personal perspective from a Swiss trainee experiencing the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic during her fellowship in London.

scholarly journals A levoszimendán perioperatív alkalmazása a szívsebészetben. Magyar ajánlás

2018 ◽  
Vol 159 (22) ◽  
pp. 870-877
Author(s):  
László Szudi ◽  
László Székely ◽  
Erzsébet Sápi ◽  
Zsolt Prodán ◽  
Jenő Szolnoky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Cardiac Complications ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Device Implantation ◽  
Valvular Surgery ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Calcium Sensitiser ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Cardiac Surgeon

Abstract: Low output syndrome significantly increases morbidity and mortality of cardiac surgery and lengthens the durations of intensive care unit and hospital stays. Its treatment by catecholamines can lead to undesirable systemic and cardiac complications. Levosimendan is a calcium sensitiser and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive potassium channel (IK,ATP) opener agent. Due to these effects, it improves myocardium performance, does not influence adversely the balance between O2 supply and demand, and possesses cardioprotective and organ protective properties as well. Based on the scientific literature and experts’ opinions, a European recommendation was published on the perioperative use of levosimendan in cardiac surgery in 2015. Along this line, and also taking into consideration cardiac surgeon, anaesthesiologist and cardiologist representatives of the seven Hungarian heart centres and the children heart centre, the Hungarian recommendation has been formulated that is based on two pillars: literature evidence and Hungarian expert opinions. The reviewed fields are: coronary and valvular surgery, assist device implantation, heart transplantation both in adult and pediatric cardiologic practice. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(22): 870–877.

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