The authors write a provocative response to the recent ACGME revisions to duty hours which extend the work hour limitation for first-year residents from 16 to 24hours. The authors also summarize data in favor of and against duty hour restrictions and emphasize the importance of relying on science when making education policy decisions.
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Vascular
March 30, 2017
A panel of experts met at the 2016 EACTS Annual Meeting to discuss the endovascular approach to descending thoracic aneurysms, including patient selection, surgical technique, and secondary open repair.
March 29, 2017
A succinct editorial advancing the case for aortic super-centres
March 27, 2017
The authors sought to enhance the landing zone in management of retrograde Type A aortic dissection by inducing thrombosis of the false lumen as a first stage followed by TEVAR. Management was successful in all 9 pts in whom it was attempted.
March 17, 2017
Filmed at the 2017 STS Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, a panel of allied health providers discuss how ensure a team response to emergencies following cardiac surgery.
January 10, 2017
A comprehensive discussion on an important parameter for cardiologists and surgeons dealing with congenital and structural / valve disease, as applicable to the systemic circulation
December 27, 2016
The authors report on their findings an ongoing Japanese multicentre prospective registry. They evaluate outcomes in 478 patients undergoing transfemoral TAVI and treated with percutaneous puncture using an expandable sheath, Edwards Sapien XTprosthesis and a Perclose ProGlide system.
November 29, 2016
This video demonstrates a repair of Type V thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in a 78-year-old man.
November 23, 2016
A single institution experience is reported for outcomes of aortic allograft use in 353 pts undergoing 92 subcoronary and 261 root replacements. Hospital mortality was 5.9%. Mean follow-up was 12 years, during which time 113 pts died. 20-year survival was 41%. 117 pts required valve-related reoperations. Long-term mortality was related to LV dil
November 15, 2016
This editor hastes to submit to JANS this manuscript on the 5 year follow -up of the ART trial. It is guaranteed to be widely cited, probably hotly debated and certainly a disappointment to many of us!