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Analysis of the therapeutic effect of right mid-axillary approach in the surgical treatment of ASD and VSD in children

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

To compare the therapeutic effects of right vertical infra-axillary thoracotomy (RVIAT) and Standard Median Sternotomy (SMS) in the repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD), and.

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Acquired ventricular septal defect secondary to aortic valve endocarditis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

While ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been linked to an increased risk of infective endocarditis, cases of acquired VSD. Infective endocarditis remains a deadly disease with a significant mortality rate.

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Ascending aorta dilatation for pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect: a report of three adult cases

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patients with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect (PA/VSD) are prone to progressive aortic dilation. However, there are relatively few reports of progressive development of aortic aneurysm or aorti.

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The Nation’s Heart: Ghana

Global Cardiac Surgery

Today, for the first blog of this series, Global Cardiac Surgery is featuring Ghana, a lower-middle-income country in West Africa with a strong history in the realms of cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, Germany supported Ghana through initial equipment and medical personnel for up to ten years, to train the local workforce.

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New Research Finds Volume Alone Does Not Predict Quality Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

DAIC

There are also underperforming high-volume programs. This new research study will be presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

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Perventricular device closure of the ventricular septal defects in children-first experience in the United Arab Emirates

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital cardiac malformation, accounting for approximately 30% of congenital heart defects. Conventional surgical repair using cardiopulmonary bypass is in.

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