Jarvis C. Mays
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View article: The learning curve of robotic coronary arterial bypass surgery: A report from the STS database
The learning curve of robotic coronary arterial bypass surgery: A report from the STS database Open
The learning curve for RA-CABG is initially steep, but stable clinical outcomes are achieved after the 10th procedure.
View article: Commentary: Do you have any doctors in your family?
Commentary: Do you have any doctors in your family? Open
Central MessageIt is important for the field of cardiothoracic surgery to understand and recognize the perspectives of current and future first-generation aspiring surgeons to best support them.See Article page 289. It is important for the…
View article: The Learning Curve of Robotic Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery: A Report From The STS Database
The Learning Curve of Robotic Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery: A Report From The STS Database Open
Background: There is limited data to inform minimum case requirements for training in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (RA-CABG). Current recommendations rely on non-clinical endpoints and expert opinion. Objectives: To…
View article: Do-it-yourself simulators and building a culture of practice in the virtual era
Do-it-yourself simulators and building a culture of practice in the virtual era Open
Central MessageThe majority of cardiothoracic surgery trainees believe that practice improves surgical skill. A "do-it-yourself" simulator can be easily constructed to practice various aspects of cardiac surgery.PerspectiveSurvey of cardio…
View article: Physiologic Effects of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine in the in Older Individuals With Persistent Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Study
Physiologic Effects of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine in the in Older Individuals With Persistent Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Study Open
Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism is common in older individuals, but the physiologic responses to treatment with levothyroxine (LT4) and liothyronine (LT3) are not well defined in this age group. Methods: We conducted a randomized, d…
View article: Permanent pacemaker implantation following mitral valve surgery: a retrospective cohort study of risk factors and long-term outcomes
Permanent pacemaker implantation following mitral valve surgery: a retrospective cohort study of risk factors and long-term outcomes Open
OBJECTIVES Conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation remain a complication following valvular surgery. PPMs confer the risk of infection, tricuspid valve regurgitation and pacing-induced cardiomyopathy. Liter…