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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. This prestigious recognition places SIUH in the top echelons of surgical excellence.

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Mid-term outcomes of endoscopic vein harvesting in coronary artery bypass grafting: a retrospective cohort study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is an alternative technique to obtain the saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. We aimed to evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes of patients wi.

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The effect of body mass index on short-term outcomes in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a retrospective study from a single cardiovascular center

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This study is designed to investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the short-term outcomes of patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery.

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Clinical and functional outcomes associated with pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass grafting

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) is a surgical treatment for coronary artery disease aiming at improving symptoms and life expectancy. Despite this, there are pulmonary and functional complications that m.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

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As cardiothoracic surgery continues to evolve, STS has responded by adding new risk models to guide treatment decisions and benchmark performance,” said STS President Jennifer C. The STS used recent national data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database between 2012 and 2023 to analyze outcomes of SAVR after previous TAVR.

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Aprotinin in high-risk isolated coronary artery bypass graft patients: a 3-year propensity matched study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This study assesses the outcomes of aprotinin in hi. Aprotinin, a serine protease inhibitor, has been used variably in cardiac surgery amidst ongoing debates about its safety following several previous studies.

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Evaluation of veteran community care outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting: a retrospective pilot cohort

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

For Veterans who cannot be seen in a timely fashion or must travel long distances to be seen, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers funded care in the community. The use of this program has rapidly i.