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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University and Jersey Shore University Medical Centers Again Ranked Among the Elite Hospitals in North America for Open Heart Surgery

DAIC

The academic medical centers received three-star ratings in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries. The latest analysis of data for AVR surgery covers the same time frame and includes five participating surgeons. “The and Canada.

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Staten Island University Hospital's Cardiothoracic Program Achieves Prestigious STS Three-Star Quality Ratings

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The cardiothoracic surgery programs at four Northwell Health hospitals received this distinguished accolade, showcasing their commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. CABG+MVRR Surgery: SSUH and LHH achieved a three-star rating, representing 9.2%

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Improved early risk stratification of deep sternal wound infection risk after coronary artery bypass grafting

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) following open heart surgery is associated with excessive morbidity and mortality. Contemporary DSWI risk prediction models aim at identifying high-risk patients with varyin.