The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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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.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2023
Racial disparities in mitral valve surgery: A statewide analysis.
Racial disparities in health care have come to the forefront. We hypothesized that Black race was associated with worse preoperative risk, lower repair rates, and worse outcomes among patients who underwent mitral valve surgery. ⋯ Contrary to our hypothesis, there was no difference in the odds of repair or operative mortality across races after accounting for risk and etiology. However, Black patients were more likely to be readmitted after discharge. These findings support a greater focus on reducing disparities in mitral valve surgery.