The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2020
Efficacy of unilateral cerebral perfusion for brain protection in aortic arch surgery.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the surgical and neurological outcomes after aortic arch surgery using unilateral cerebral perfusion. ⋯ Unilateral cerebral perfusion performed in the described conditions is highly effective for cerebral protection in aortic arch surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2020
Cardiac surgery residents training in Germany-Status quo and future prospects.
Residency training for specialization in cardiac surgery in Germany recently underwent a series of changes. A new 6-year integrated curriculum has been created that is based on acquisition of specific expertise rather than a rigid time frame. ⋯ There is no recertification during the course of the physicians' professional career. The educational curricula for specialized training are issued by the National Medical Chamber in cooperation with the respective surgical societies and passed by the German Medical Assembly.