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Cardiac

The Robicsek Procedure for Closure of a Dehiscence of the Sternum
April 17, 2020
This is a video of the Robicsek procedure that Francis Robicsek created to close a dehiscence of the sternum.
Ethics of COVID-19 Management and Resource Utilization
April 16, 2020
Joined by an expert panel of surgical colleagues, Emily Farkas moderates a session covering ethical questions for surgeons surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transaortic Impella LD Implantation
April 16, 2020
This video demonstrates the surgical technique of direct transaortic Impella LD Implantation.
Medically-Necessary, Time-Sensitive Procedures: A Scoring System to Ethically and Efficiently Manage Resource Scarcity and Provider Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
A prepublication manuscript describing a balanced system for multidimensional decision making about timing of surgery in the COVID era.
Use of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support for Management of Cardiogenic Shock Before and After the United Network for Organ Sharing Donor Heart Allocation System Changes
April 16, 2020
The UNOS donor heart allocation system was revised in 2018, giving priority to patients on inpatient mechanical circulatory support (MCS).  Patients admitted with heart failure-associated cardiogenic shock were tracked for the frequency of use of mechanical circulatory support before and after implementation of this change.   In non-transplant center
Keeping Your Family and Home Safe During COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Mara Antonoff moderates a discussion on keeping homes safe from clinical exposure during COVID-19.
Cardiac Surgery in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guidance Statement From the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons
April 14, 2020
Guidance Statement from the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons (CSCS) and its Board of Directors on patient assessment and triage, risk reduction, and real-time sharing of expertise and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Resection of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Mass
April 14, 2020
The authors present the resection of a large pulmonary artery trunk mass with pulmonic valve involvement requiring pulmonary root homograft valve conduit replacement.
Triple-Orifice Repair of Severe Mitral Regurgitation With Multiple Jets
April 14, 2020
The authors present a video that shows a modified edge-to-edge technique to address peculiar MI.
Empty Non-Coronavirus Beds Raise Fears That Sickest Are Avoiding NHS
April 13, 2020
Topical review on the epidemic in Britain, with a number of observations that relate to the cardiothoracic surgeons and all healthcare professionals: -The assertion that the National Health Service in Britain was overrun PRIOR to the pandemic. -The assertion that acute angina is now being undertreated.

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