Long-term outcomes of Fontan palliation; the influence of the dominant ventricle by Abdelmonem M. Helal, Jameel Al-Ata, Nashwa Mostafa Badawy, Ahmed Abdelwahed, Wejdan Khaled Ba-Atiyah, Anhar Ali Baeshen, Abdullah J. Alata, Ahmed F. Elmahrouk, Mohammad S. Shihata, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Samia Bekheet

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Perioperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement: an observational study by Gehad Awad, Fetoh Alaaeldin Fetoh, Noureldin Noaman Gwely, Usama Hamza, Sameh Amer, Yomna Mohammed Yehya, Amr Abdellateef

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Effect of preoperative right ventricular dysfunction and dilatation on survival after left ventricular surgical restoration by Abdelhameed Elsayed, Murtadha H. Alawami, Ismail M. Elnaggar, Tamer N. Mohamed, Musab Kiddo, Mostafa A. Shalaby, Khaled A. Alotaibi, Amr A. Arafat

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Out of place: thoracic splenosis—a case report by Gaston Becherano, Eitan Podgaetz, Shair Ahmed, Sigrid Ringenberg, Gary Schwartz

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Is routine preoperative head ultrasound screening before congenital cardiac surgery mandatory? by Shawana Farooq, Hanan Rashid Abu Hassan, Omai Mohammed AlSassi, Tarek Alfawzan, Abdullah Eltayeb, Seifeldin Mohamed, Suffura Rafique, Ghaida Mohammed Ali, Tarek Jamal Alanezi, Ali Hussain Alharbi, Brahim Tabarki, Abdullah Al Wadai

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Early dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) administration within 6 h post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): an audit, pilot study, and follow-up analysis by Yen Chuan Chen, Khairul Anuar Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Alwi Mohamed Yunus, Intan Fariza Gaaffar

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Evolving preferences, Digital Healthcare Growth in India & Fintech by Minu Bajpai, Abhijat Sheth

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Acknowledgement to Referees by Minu Bajpai, Abhijat Sheth

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Federated Learning: The Monobloc of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Applications in Health Care by Minu Bajpai, Abhijat Sheth

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Lessons Learned from Crisis Management and Amputation Decisions in the Aftermath of High-magnitude Earthquakes in Kahramanmaras on 6 February 2023 by Atilla Orhan

“…Methods:A team of 35 experienced medical professionals, led by a cardiothoracic surgeon, was dispatched to the disaster site. …”
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Promoting a culture of respect in cardiothoracic surgery: navigating challenges in understanding unethical behaviour by A.Yu. Sydorenko, H. Spindler

“…Despite its prevalence, there is little consensus on what constitutes unprofessional behaviour in the workplace of a cardiothoracic surgeon. In this review, we aim to narrow down the definition of unprofessional behaviour among cardiothoracic surgeons, identify its prevalence and the factors contributing to it, as well as explore potential preventive and support measures. …”
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“Bailout” Endovascular Treatment of Acute Aortic Occlusion by Konstantinos Tigkiropoulos, Kyriakos Stavridis, Ioannis Lazaridis, Nikolaos Saratzis

“…He was managed by primary deployment of balloon expandable (BE) covered stents in the aortic bifurcation followed by thrombectomy of the left ventricle (LV) under extracorporeal circulation by cardiothoracic surgeons 2 days after initial operation. He was discharged in good general condition after 20 days under warfarin and aspirin therapy.…”
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An Atypical Presentation of Childhood Paraganglioma with Seizures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Uzoamaka Felicia Nwigbo, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Kasarachi Pauline Akowundu, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwaseun Adunni Afoke, Funmilayo Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Felix Makinde Alakaloko, Gabriel Kolawole Asiyanbi, Ezekiel Olayiwola Ogunleye, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi

“…A multidisciplinary team consisting of paediatric endocrinologists, radiologists, anaesthetists, paediatric and cardiothoracic surgeons, and the intensive care unit (ICU) team was involved in the peri and postoperative management of the child. …”
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An interactive, online decision aid assessing patient goals and preferences for treatment of aortic stenosis to support physician-led shared decision-making: Early feasibility pilo... by Megan Coylewright, Diana Otero, Brian R Lindman, Melissa M Levack, Aaron Horne, Long H Ngo, Melissa Beaudry, Hannah V Col, Nananda F Col

“…<h4>Results</h4>30 patients (9 women [30.0%]; mean [SD] age 70.4 years [11.0]) and 14 clinicians (4 women [28.6%], 7 cardiothoracic surgeons [50%]) comprised 28 clinical encounters Most patients [85.7%] and clinicians [84.6%] endorsed AVITA. …”
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Management and outcomes of thoracic sarcomas - a collaboration between Orthopaedic Oncology and cardiothoracic surgery: seven-year clinical data from a tertiary referral centre by Zaid Ahmed Shamsi, Vlad Paraoan, Chang Kim, Sarah Raihanah Saifuddin, Thomas D A Cosker, Duncan Whitwell, Christopher L M H Gibbons, Dionisios Stavroulias, Francesco DiChiara

“…The Oxford Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service is one such centre, and routinely treats such cancers through collaboration between orthopaedic oncology and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as members of the wider MDT. …”
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