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Determinants of survival following heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

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A Patient’s Journey Through Sudden Heart Failure to a Life-Saving Heart Transplant

CTVS

One of the most common health issues facing men is heart disease. A precursor to heart attacks and heart failure, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men over recent years. If you think it can’t happen to you, think again. 43-year-old Brandon… Source

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One Step Closer: Bhagwan Koirala

Global Cardiac Surgery

Today, Dr. Koirala remains head of the TU Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center , famously known for providing medicines at lower prices than the suggested retail price. Bhagwan Koirala was appointed as Chief Cardiac Surgeon and Executive Director, serving until 2009.In

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The Nation’s Heart: Vietnam

Global Cardiac Surgery

Today, the Vietnam Heart Institute is one of the biggest heart centers in Vietnam, performing over 1,000 open-heart surgeries each year and training entire cardiac teams for the country. In 2011, cardiac transplantation was initiated at the Third Military Hospital in Hanoi and in Hue, and in 2017 at Cho Ray Hospital.

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Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Dr. Taub was responsible for creating the center, which provides a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program for patients with established heart disease. Dr. Lala-Trindade serves as the director of Heart Failure Research and leads the Data Coordinating Center for the NHLBI Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)