The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2023
Our experience with 1000 recent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repairs, including endovascular stenting.
Managing patients with thoracoabdominal aneurysms is demanding yet fascinating, and requires a team effort. This invited talk presents lessons learned as our history with open and endovascular procedures evolved for 2578 descending and thoracoabdominal repairs over the past 20 years. ⋯ Through multiple randomized trials and innovations with procedures and techniques, the risk of death and spinal cord ischemia have been reduced. Long-term survival has also been improved. The pursuit of reducing the risks of descending and ascending thoracoabdominal repairs is a fascinating endeavor that has resulted in better patient outcomes. Nevertheless, this is a journey, and there will always be more room to achieve even better results.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2023
The impact of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery on National Institutes of Health grant funding for cardiothoracic surgeons.
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery, through its annual meeting, pilot grant funding, Scientific Affairs and Government Relations Committee activity, and academic development programs (Grant Writing Workshop, Clinical Trials Course, Innovation Summit), has aimed to develop the research careers of cardiothoracic surgeons. We hypothesized that American Association for Thoracic Surgery activities have helped increase National Institutes of Health grants awarded to cardiothoracic surgeons. ⋯ Through dedicated efforts and programs, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery has provided effective support to help increase National Institutes of Health grant funding awarded to cardiothoracic surgeons.