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Toubat O, Han JJ, Predina JD, Goldberg LR, Ibrahim ME. Heart Transplantation for Uhl Anomaly in an Adult. JACC Case Rep 2024; 29:102322. [PMID: 38601846 PMCID: PMC11002861 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Uhl anomaly is characterized by the morphologic absence of right ventricular myocardium and is an exceedingly rare cause of nonischemic cardiomyopathy. We report the first case of a successful heart transplantation in a 41-year-old patient who presented in cardiogenic shock from Uhl anomaly causing decompensated right ventricular failure.
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- Omar Toubat
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Han JJ. Researchers propose ice 3D printing as a method to create internal channels in artificial organs. Artif Organs 2024; 48:431-432. [PMID: 38482987 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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By freezing water droplets into smooth, even columns, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University created complex internal channels that may eventually render viable complex artificial tissue.
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Han JJ. Engineers use a porcine heart scaffold to create a bio-robotic model of the right ventricle. Artif Organs 2024; 48:324-325. [PMID: 38214190 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The simulator can provide a dynamic and sophisticated platform to further aid in the study of the right heart in an era where numerous technologies are rapidly emerging in this space.
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Dafflisio GJ, Abdelrehim AA, Han JJ, Nguyen TC. Attending your first academic cardiothoracic conference: Comprehensive guide for trainees and students. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1385-1390. [PMID: 37714370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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- Gianna J Dafflisio
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif
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Rouhi AD, Ghanem YK, Yolchieva L, Saleh Z, Joshi H, Moccia MC, Suarez-Pierre A, Han JJ. Can Artificial Intelligence Improve the Readability of Patient Education Materials on Aortic Stenosis? A Pilot Study. Cardiol Ther 2024; 13:137-147. [PMID: 38194058 PMCID: PMC10899139 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-023-00347-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) dialogue platforms and large language models (LLMs) may help facilitate ongoing efforts to improve health literacy. Additionally, recent studies have highlighted inadequate health literacy among patients with cardiac disease. The aim of the present study was to ascertain whether two freely available generative AI dialogue platforms could rewrite online aortic stenosis (AS) patient education materials (PEMs) to meet recommended reading skill levels for the public. METHODS Online PEMs were gathered from a professional cardiothoracic surgical society and academic institutions in the USA. PEMs were then inputted into two AI-powered LLMs, ChatGPT-3.5 and Bard, with the prompt "translate to 5th-grade reading level". Readability of PEMs before and after AI conversion was measured using the validated Flesch Reading Ease (FRE), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Simple Measure of Gobbledygook Index (SMOGI), and Gunning-Fog Index (GFI) scores. RESULTS Overall, 21 PEMs on AS were gathered. Original readability measures indicated difficult readability at the 10th-12th grade reading level. ChatGPT-3.5 successfully improved readability across all four measures (p < 0.001) to the approximately 6th-7th grade reading level. Bard successfully improved readability across all measures (p < 0.001) except for SMOGI (p = 0.729) to the approximately 8th-9th grade level. Neither platform generated PEMs written below the recommended 6th-grade reading level. ChatGPT-3.5 demonstrated significantly more favorable post-conversion readability scores, percentage change in readability scores, and conversion time compared to Bard (all p < 0.001). CONCLUSION AI dialogue platforms can enhance the readability of PEMs for patients with AS but may not fully meet recommended reading skill levels, highlighting potential tools to help strengthen cardiac health literacy in the future.
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- Armaun D Rouhi
- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- College of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Quality mentorship is essential for a successful career in cardiothoracic surgery. From the premedical phase to the position of senior faculty, there are many benefits to having mentors who can provide insight, promote career advancement and facilitate professional opportunities. It is important to distinguish between a mentor and sponsor in seeking this career guidance because both are beneficial but serve different purposes. By being clear about one's professional goals, the mentor-mentee relationship can be optimized and lead to a fulfilling and productive career.
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- Fatima G Wilder
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard East Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Han JJ, Soegaard Ballester JM, Cochran AL. "Choose Your Own Threat"-A Modern Paradigm for Academic Surgery. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:123-124. [PMID: 37938833 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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This Viewpoint discusses a potential shift from academic surgery’s triple-threat paradigm (provide high-quality clinical care, perform primary research, and train residents and students) to defining success in ways that allow individual surgeons to focus on their own path based on intrinsic motivation and curiosity.
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- Jason J Han
- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Web and Social Media Editor, JAMA Surgery
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Han JJ. An early artificial implantable kidney prototype demonstrates short-term viability in a porcine model without immunosuppression. Artif Organs 2024; 48:115-116. [PMID: 37970710 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Dialysis remains an imperfect treatment for over two million patients with renal failure worldwide. This bioreactor may lead to the completely implantable, continuous filtration system they need.
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Lin Y, Hoffner-Heinike A, Clair V, Han JJ, Louis C, Bolman R. Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees' interests and barriers. JTCVS Open 2023; 16:610-618. [PMID: 38204623 PMCID: PMC10775122 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Background More than 5 billion people lack access to surgical care, disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries. The emerging literature demonstrates high interest in global surgery across specialties; however, participation in global cardiothoracic surgical care remains low. To date, there has been no research quantifying the attitudes of cardiothoracic surgeons about global surgery. Our study aimed to acquire a broader understanding of cardiothoracic surgical trainees' interest in global surgery to address barriers and promote cardiac healthcare worldwide. Methods An online survey was sent to all North American cardiothoracic surgical residents via the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association email listserv. The survey was designed in the REDCap database and administered twice, in 2021 and 2022. Data were analyzed by descriptive and chi-square analysis using Stata. Results Seventy-three cardiothoracic surgical trainees responded to our survey, of whom 95.3% considered increasing cardiothoracic surgical access to be important, and 67.2% identified this as a future career priority. Most respondents (82.8%) would participate in global surgery if opportunities were available through their home institution. Lack of opportunities (70.0%) and finances (66.7%) were the primary barriers to participation. Respondents identified funding (85%) and institutional support (83.3%) as the most significant incentives to increase involvement. Conclusions There is strong interest in global surgery among cardiothoracic trainees; however, involvement remains low. A consensus among the North American cardiothoracic surgical community is needed to address barriers to global volunteerism within surgical residency and improve access to cardiac surgery worldwide.
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- Yihan Lin
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colo
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colo
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Han JJ. Researchers successfully engineer endovascular probes for brain recording at a microscopic scale. Artif Organs 2023; 47:1551-1552. [PMID: 37641465 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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A neural probe capable of recording single-cell resolution was implanted using an endovascular approach through micrometer-scale vasculature. Overall, this, among other developments, are enabling safer and more specific targeting of neurologic conditions, but their overall ethical implications remain to be further discussed.
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- Jason J Han
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Han JJ, Wilder F, Bharadwaj S, Acker AM, Kennedy JT, Hameed I, Imran M, McDonald CP, Vinholo TF, Loria C, Louis C, Yang SC. Preparing for transition from medical school to intern year of integrated cardiothoracic surgical residency. JTCVS Open 2023; 15:348-354. [PMID: 37808021 PMCID: PMC10556822 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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- Jason J. Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md
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Han JJ. The convergence between artificial organ technology and simulation in surgery. Artif Organs 2023; 47:1233-1234. [PMID: 37431811 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Scientists are creating high-fidelity, physiologic simulation platforms that enable the testing of various artificial organs, which may offer a valuable alternative to animal testing in the future.
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Treffalls JA, Aranda-Michel E, Toubat O, Jagadesh N, Han JJ, Roberts SH, Bhagat R, Choi AY, Blitzer D, Louis C, Shah A, Fann JI. A primer for students regarding advanced topics in cardiothoracic surgery, part 1: Primer 6 of 7. JTCVS Open 2023; 14:350-361. [PMID: 37425465 PMCID: PMC10328977 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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- John A. Treffalls
- Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minn
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Mo
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Columbia University School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif
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Han JJ. Three-dimensional bioprinting of artificial organs-How close are we to its clinical application? Artif Organs 2023. [PMID: 37114874 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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A patient recently received a 3D-printed outer ear made out of her own cells. An endoscopic 3D bioprinter was able to print biomaterials in situ. In this decade, we may at last see the application of 3D bioprinters in the creation of complex, clinically viable artificial organs.
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Brown CR, Sperry AE, Cohen WG, Han JJ, Khurshan F, Groeneveld P, Desai N. Risk of Stroke and Major Bleeding With Vitamin K Antagonist Use After Mitral Valve Repair. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 115:957-964. [PMID: 36223805 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Guidelines are discordant on the use of a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) after mitral valve repair (MVr) to reduce the risk of cerebral embolic events. We performed an observational study among patients who underwent a MVr, without perioperative atrial fibrillation, to determine the risk of cerebral ischemic and major bleeding events with or without VKA. METHODS From 2004 to 2016, we included patients who underwent MVr, using a national administrative claims database. Those with preoperative atrial fibrillation and anticoagulant use were excluded. Patients were stratified based on the presence of a VKA. Inverse probability weighting with a Cox proportional hazard model was used. RESULTS After MVr, 754 patients were discharged on VKA and 1462 on no-VKA. We found no difference in the cumulative incidence for embolic stroke at 180 days (VKA: 2.21% vs no-VKA: 1.50%; hazard ratio, 1.35; P = .38). However, VKA patients had a significantly increased risk for any-cause major bleeding events at 180 days (VKA: 8.58% vs no-VKA: 4.21%; hazard ratio, 2.09; P < .001). VKA patients also had increased need for a pericardiocentesis/pericardial window at 30 days after discharge (VKA: 1.13% vs no-VKA: 0.37%; hazard ratio, 3.88; P = .025). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that VKA after MVr does not reduce the risk of cerebral embolic events but is associated with an increased risk of major bleeding events.
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- Chase R Brown
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Internal Medicine, Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Han JJ. A multimillion‐dollar
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Each year, countless individual die from not having immediate access to life-saving blood products. A multi-institutional team was awarded a $46.4 million grant to create an artificial alternative.
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Olive JK, Yost CC, Robinson JA, Brescia AA, Han JJ, Haney JC, Forbess JM, Varghese TK, Backhus LM, Cooke DT, Cornwell LD, Preventza OA. Demographics of Current and Aspiring Integrated Six-year Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainees. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 115:771-777. [PMID: 35934069 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The integrated 6-year thoracic surgery (I-6) residency model was developed in part to promote early interest in cardiothoracic surgery in diverse trainees. To determine gaps in and opportunities for recruitment of women and minority groups in the pipeline for I-6 residency, we quantified rates of progression at each training level and trends over time. METHODS We obtained 2015 to 2019 medical student, I-6 applicant, and I-6 resident gender and race/ethnicity demographic data from the American Association of Medical Colleges and Electronic Residency Application Service public databases and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Data Resource Books. We performed χ2, Fisher exact, and Cochran-Armitage tests for trend to compare 2015 and 2019. RESULTS Our cross-sectional analysis found increased representation of women and all non-White races/ethnicities, except Native American, at each training level from 2015 to 2019 (P < .001 for all). The greatest trends in increases were seen in the proportions of women (28% vs 22%, P = .46) and Asian/Pacific Islander (25% vs 15%, P = .08) applicants. There was also an increase in the proportions of women (28% vs 24%, P = .024) and White (61% vs 58%, P = .007) I-6 residents, with a trend for Asian/Pacific Islanders (20% vs 17%, P = .08). The proportions of Hispanic (5%) and Black/African American (2%) I-6 residents in 2019 remained low. CONCLUSIONS I-6 residency matriculation is not representative of medical student demographics and spotlights a need to foster early interest in cardiothoracic surgery among all groups underrepresented in medicine while ensuring that we mitigate bias in residency recruitment.
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- Jacqueline K Olive
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis Health, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas.
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Rouhi AD, Han JJ. Communicating Cardiac Pathology and Procedures: Patient and Medical Perspective. Cardiol Ther 2023; 12:7-10. [PMID: 36645552 PMCID: PMC9986157 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-023-00302-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This article, co-authored by a family member of a patient with atrial fibrillation and a cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses the challenges of communicating cardiac diagnoses and treatment options from both the patient and clinician perspective.
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- Armaun D Rouhi
- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 6th Floor Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The bill essentially refutes the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act of 1938, which mandated animal testing for every new drug development protocol. While for the past century, the mandate was intended to ensure certain quality and safety standards for drugs and medical devices, recent advancements in science have begun to offer increasingly viable alternatives to animal testing. For certain areas such as organ replacement therapies, non-animal testing may not prove to be an adequate alternative in the foreseeable future.
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Han JJ, Atluri P. Commentary: Left ventricular unloading: Getting it just right. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 165:709-710. [PMID: 34217533 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Jason J Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Shin M, Han JJ, Cohen WG, Iyengar A, Helmers MR, Kelly JJ, Patrick WL, Wang X, Cevasco M. Higher Rates of Dialysis and Subsequent Mortality in the New Allocation Era for Heart Transplants. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 115:502-509. [PMID: 35926639 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2018, a United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policy change increased prioritization of patients bridged with temporary mechanical circulatory support devices, such as venoarterial ECMO, for cardiac transplantation. Considering increased waitlist acuity, we sought to characterize whether this was associated with an increased risk for development of postoperative acute renal failure requiring dialysis (AKI-D) and risk of death after transplantation. METHODS Dialysis-naive adults receiving single-organ heart transplant between November 2009 and February 2020 were stratified by receipt of AKI-D. Era 1 and era 2 were defined by the periods of UNOS allocation before and after policy change, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to determine risk factors for AKI-D. Rates of AKI-D were compared by propensity score-matched cohorts. Survival was compared by Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS A total of 20 698 patients were included. Venoarterial ECMO use significantly increased in era 2 (5.6% vs 0.58%; P < .01). Overall prevalence of AKI-D was greater in era 2 (13.5% vs 10.2%; P < .01). Use of preoperative ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump, and ventilators and longer ischemia times were identified as independent risk factors for development of AKI-D. Five- and 10-year survival rates were significantly decreased for patients with AKI-D. There was no short-term survival difference of patients with AKI-D between era 2 and the more contemporary era 1. CONCLUSIONS Patients in whom AKI-D develops after transplantation have significantly worse short- and long-term outcomes. Preoperative use of ECMO, preoperative ventilator support, and longer ischemia times are risk factors for development of AKI-D, and their prevalence has increased since the allocation policy change.
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- Max Shin
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Biostatistics Analysis Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Cheng YL, Ding ZX, Cao LJ, Han JJ, Su J, Gao GY, Yu ZQ, Bai X, Wang ZY, Ruan CG. [Gene diagnosis of a family with coagulation factor ⅩⅢ deficiency caused by large deletion of F13A1 gene]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2023; 44:62-65. [PMID: 36987725 PMCID: PMC10067380 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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- Y L Cheng
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Kelly J, Han JJ, Li RH, Szeto WY. Explant of a transcatheter valve-in-transcatheter valve with pericardial patch repair of the aortic root. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 2023. [PMID: 36598345 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Surgically explanting a failed transcatheter aortic valve can be challenging due to substantial neoendothelialization and may require concomitant and often unanticipated repairs of the aortic root and ascending aorta. We describe the explant of a failed transcatheter aortic valve-in-transcatheter aortic valve with surgical aortic valve replacement and pericardial patch repair of the aortic root. This case report illustrates that appropriate patient selection is essential for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, especially as transcatheter technology expands to lower-risk and younger patients.
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- John Kelly
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA, 19146 United States of America
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Section of Interventional Cardiology, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Han JJ. Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist receives FDA pre-market approval. Artif Organs 2023; 47:10-11. [PMID: 36464798 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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This approval follows an ongoing trend toward less invasive and more versatile mechanical circulatory support platforms.
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Rouhi AD, Han JJ, Ghanem YK, Pervaiz SS, Suarez‐Pierre A, Choudhury RA, Bermudez CA, Williams NN, Dumon KR. Quality and Readability of Online Patient Information on the Left Ventricular Assist Device. Artif Organs 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.14479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Armaun D. Rouhi
- Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery University of Colorado Hospital Aurora CO USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery University of Colorado Hospital Aurora CO USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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Wang L, Zhao YB, Ding JG, Han JJ, Ma YY, Wu X, Wang TH, Ma J, Zhang ZY, Li ZD, Bu XQ, Su AW, Wu A. [Enterostomy based on abdominal wall tension and fascial locking: a theory of preventing stoma complications and parahernia]. Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 2022; 25:1025-1028. [PMID: 36396379 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20220307-00088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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No consensus on standardized technique of enterostomy creation has been made meanwhile high heterogeneity of surgical procedure exists in 'stoma creation' chapters of textbooks or atlases of colorectal surgery. The present article reviews the anatomy of tendinous aponeurotic fibers which is crucial for abdominal wall tension and integrity. Through empirical practice we hypothesize a procedure of enterostomy creation basied on abdominal wall tension plus anchor suture for fascia fixation which could theoretically decrease short-term stoma complication rates and long-term parastomal hernia rates. Surgical techniques are as followed: (1) preoperative stoma site mark for de-functioning ileostomy should be positioned at the lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle (RAM) to decrease the difficulty of stoma reversal and for permanent colostomy should be placed overlying the RAM to promote adhesion; (2)Optimal circular removal or lineal opening of skin, and avoid dissection of subcutaneous tissue; (3) Lineal dissection of natural strong fascia (rectus sheath) at stoma site and blunt separation of muscular fibers. The tunnel of the fascia should be made with appropriate size without undue tension. To prevent the formation of dead space, additional suturing at fascia layer is unnecessary. (4) Anchor suture for fascia fixation at two ends of fascia opening could be considered to avoid delayed fascia disruption and parastomal hernia. (5) After pull-through of ileum or colon loop, 4-8 interrupted seromuscular sutures could be placed to attach loop to skin. For ileostomy, self-eversion of mucosa can be successful in vast majority of cases and a Brooke ileostomy is not necessary. The efficacy and safety of this procedure should be tested in future trials.
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- L Wang
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hosptial, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine/Shanghai Clinical Medical Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Radiation Enterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Unit III, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing 100142, China
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Han JJ. Researchers succeed in growing mouse embryos ex utero solely from stem cells. Artif Organs 2022; 46:2105-2106. [PMID: 36168752 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Synthetic mouse embryos grew ex utero to 8.5 days and showed early stages of organogenesis.
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Brescia AA, Louis C, Luc JGY, Coyan GN, Han JJ, Blitzer D, Wilder FG, Bergquist CS, Bloom JP, Reddy RM, Sandhu G, Mehaffey JH. The utilization of educational resources published by the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association. JTCVS Open 2022; 11:241-264. [PMID: 36172408 PMCID: PMC9510814 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) is a trainee-led cardiothoracic surgery organization in North America that has published a multitude of educational resources. However, the utilization of these resources remains unknown. METHODS Surveys were constructed, pilot-tested, and emailed to 527 current cardiothoracic trainees (12 questions) and 780 former trainees who graduated between 2012 and 2019 (16 questions). The surveys assessed the utilization of TSRA educational resources in preparing for clinical practice as well as in-training and American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) certification examinations. RESULTS A total of 143 (27%) current trainees and 180 (23%) recent graduates responded. A higher proportion of recent graduates compared with current trainees identified as male (84% vs 66%; P = .001) and graduated from 2- or 3-year traditional training programs (81% vs 41%; P < .001), compared with integrated 6-year (8% vs 49%; P < .001) or 4 + 3 (11% vs 10%; P = .82) pathways. Current trainees most commonly used TSRA resources to prepare for the in-training exam (75%) and operations (73%). Recent graduates most commonly used them to prepare for Oral and/or Written Board Exams (92%) and the in-training exam (89%). Among recent graduates who passed the ABTS Oral Board Exam on the first attempt, 82% (97/118) used TSRA resources to prepare, versus only 48% (25/52) of recent graduates who passed after multiple attempts, failed, have not taken the exam, or preferred not to answer (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Current cardiothoracic trainees and recent graduates have utilized TSRA educational resources extensively, including to prepare for in-training and ABTS Board examinations.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va
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Sun YD, Zhang H, Han JJ. [Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a new challenge for prevention and treatment of hepatic malignancies]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2022; 61:1074-1079. [PMID: 36008306 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20211018-00715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Y D Sun
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute), Jinan 250117, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute), Jinan 250117, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute), Jinan 250117, China
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Han JJ, Cevasco M. An Idea Whose Time Has Come. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:600. [PMID: 34166635 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.05.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Jason J Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 6 Silverstein Pavilion, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 6 Silverstein Pavilion, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Han JJ. Surgeon who implanted the world's first artificial trachea found guilty of causing bodily harm. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1720-1721. [PMID: 35880356 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Dr. Paolo Macchiarini was a celebrated researcher for his development of an artificial trachea until his integrity and outcomes came under the medico-legal spotlight.
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Kim ST, Helmers MR, Iyengar A, Han JJ, Patrick WL, Weingarten N, Herbst DA, Atluri P. Interaction between donor obesity and prolonged donor ischemic time in heart transplantation. J Cardiol 2022; 80:351-357. [PMID: 35835640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2022.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of donor obesity on outcomes following heart transplantation in the setting of routine (<4 h) and prolonged (≥4 h) organ ischemic times. METHODS Retrospective review of the 2000-2020 United Network for Organ Sharing Database was performed to identify adult heart transplant recipients and donors. Nearest-neighbor propensity score matching by donor obesity was performed separately among routine and prolonged cohorts, with Kaplan-Meier survival estimates used to assess survival at 5 years following transplantation. RESULTS A total of 43,304 heart transplant recipients were included in analysis, with 15,925 (36.8 %) receiving obese donor hearts. After propensity-score matching, 30-day mortality and 5-year survival following transplantation were not statistically different between recipients of obese and non-obese donor hearts when organ ischemic times were routine. In the setting of prolonged organ ischemic times, those receiving obese donor hearts experienced lower 30-day mortality (5.1 % vs 6.7 %, p = 0.04) and improved 5-year survival (74.9 % vs 71.2 %, p < 0.01) compared to non-obese donor hearts. CONCLUSIONS Recipients of obese donor hearts experienced improved outcomes compared to those receiving non-obese donor hearts when organ ischemic times exceeded 4 h. These findings suggest that the detrimental impact of prolonged organ ischemic time may be attenuated by donor obesity.
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- Samuel T Kim
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Lin Y, Han JJ, Kelly JJ, Gergen AK, Downs E. Development of a Modular and Equitable Surgical Simulator. Glob Health Sci Pract 2022; 10:GHSP-D-21-00744. [PMID: 36332075 PMCID: PMC9242608 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-21-00744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Current trends in surgical simulation favor high-fidelity, costly models that are often limited to high-income academic centers. The GlobalSurgBox overcomes many of the barriers to routine implementation and use of surgical simulators in low-income countries by circumventing the often prohibitive financial, time, and personnel investments required of current simulation prototypes. There is a tremendous need for affordable and accessible surgical simulators in the United States and abroad. Our group developed a portable, modular, inexpensive surgical simulator designed for all levels of surgical trainees, from medical students to cardiothoracic surgery fellows, and adaptable to a variety of surgical specialties. Our goal is to provide a platform for innovative surgery simulation that applies to any learner or resource setting. We describe the development, assembly, and future directions for this simulator.
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- Yihan Lin
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Shah AM, Treffalls JA, Han JJ. Advanced heart and lung failure highlights from the 102nd AATS annual meeting. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1705-1708. [PMID: 35717647 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Aakash M Shah
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Aranda-Michel E, Trager LE, Han JJ, Aggarwal R, Cevasco M, Kelly RF, Sultan I. Considerations for a Holistic Model in Evaluating Medical Students for Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 35:705-710. [PMID: 35714822 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Program directors are tasked with selecting whom they think will be the best fit for residency and the next leaders of the field. While numerical metrics have played a vital role in this process, recent changes to student evaluation are reducing the availability of these metrics. This poses unique challenges for both applicants and program directors. Here we discuss how this will likely shift the focus on other parts of the application and the consequences (good and bad) of doing so.
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- Edgar Aranda-Michel
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Shah AM, Han JJ. Individualized human physiology modeled in the first multi-organ chip of engineered human tissue. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1457-1458. [PMID: 35672939 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A team of researchers succeeded in modeling complex human physiology using the first multi-organ chip of human tissue derived from induced pluripotent stem cells. The platform may help more accurately predict various disease and pharmacologic processes.
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Han JJ, Shin M, Patrick WL, Rao A, Olia SE, Helmers MR, Iyengar A, Kelly JJ, Smood B, Gutsche JT, Bermudez C, Cevasco M. How Should ECMO Be Used Under Conditions of Severe Scarcity? A Population Study of Public Perception. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:1662-1669. [PMID: 34218997 PMCID: PMC8249692 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.05.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess societal preferences regarding allocation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a rescue option for select patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). DESIGN Cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample. SETTING Amazon Mechanical Turk platform. PARTICIPANTS In total, responses from 1,041 members of Amazon Mechanical Turk crowd-sourcing platform were included. Participants were 37.9 ± 12.6 years old, generally white (65%), and college-educated (66.1%). Many reported working in a healthcare setting (22.5%) and having a friend or family member who was admitted to the hospital (43.8%) or died from COVID-19 (29.9%). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Although most reported an unwillingness to stay on ECMO for >one week without signs of recovery, participants were highly supportive of ECMO utilization as a life-preserving technique on a policy level. The majority (96.7%) advocated for continued use of ECMO to treat COVID patients during periods of resource scarcity but would prioritize those with highest likelihood of recovery (50%) followed by those who were sickest regardless of survival chances (31.7%). Patients >40 years old were more likely to prefer distributing ECMO on a first-come first-served basis (21.5% v 13.3%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Even though participants expressed hesitation regarding ECMO in personal circumstances, they were uniformly in support of using ECMO to treat COVID patients at a policy level for others who might need it, even in the setting of severe scarcity.
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- Jason J. Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,Address correspondence to Marisa Cevasco, MD, MPH, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, 6 Silverstein Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA
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Han JJ, Patrick WL, Rao A, Smood B, Helmers M, Iyengar A, Kelly JJ, Kalva S, Atluri P, Desai N, Cevasco M. Populational Perceptions Regarding Decision to Visit the Emergency Room with Chest Pain During COVID-19. Cardiol Ther 2022; 11:269-281. [PMID: 35318609 PMCID: PMC8939398 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-022-00259-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A significant decrease in emergency presentations of acute cardiac conditions has been observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to understand perceptions that influence people's decisions whether to present to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms related to acute cardiovascular events to inform necessary medical communication. METHODS We recruited users of Amazon Mechanical Turk (Seattle, WA) to participate in a survey to elucidate perceptions of COVID-19 risk associated with a visit to the ED. A conjoint analysis was designed based on commonly reported factors associated with people's decisions to present to the ED during the pandemic to calculate preference utilities. RESULTS After exclusions, 1003 participants completed the survey between 12/5/2020 and 12/6/2020. Participants ranked the perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 at the ED as one of the highest, only second to that at bars and restaurants. Only 68% (685/1003) were willing to present to the ED immediately with severe chest pain. Fear of further transmitting the virus to loved ones was the most frequently cited reason for not presenting. Conjoint analysis demonstrated severe chest pain to be the dominant factor in the decision to present to the ED. CONCLUSIONS The risk of contracting COVID-19 while presenting to the ED for a life-threatening cardiovascular symptom is overestimated and is strongly affected by social factors.
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- Jason J Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, 6 Silverstein Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Han JJ, Treffalls J, Tchantchaleishvili V. Advanced heart lung failure highlights from the 42nd ISHLT annual meeting. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1443-1445. [PMID: 35611403 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Jason J Han
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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The Aveir leadless system is now the second device on the market in the United States to offer safe and reliable pacemaking capabilities to patients who experience significant bradycardia and arrhythmias.
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Han JJ. A man in a completely locked-in state produces intelligible sentences using a brain-computer interface. Artif Organs 2022; 46:985-986. [PMID: 35467033 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may enter into a completely locked-in state without any capability for communication using neuromuscular output. Using an auditory-guided neurofeedback-based strategy with implantable sensors in the motor cortex, scientists were able to help a patient in this state produce intelligible sentences.
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Han JJ. A man with severed spine is able to walk again following implantation of electrical stimulation device. Artif Organs 2022; 46:729-730. [PMID: 35312068 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Patients with devastating spinal cord injuries regained the ability to stand, walk, and perform even more complex motor functions after receiving implants that deliver epidural electrical stimulation.
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Han JJ. Pioneers interview series: Muhammad M. Mohiuddin MBBS. Artif Organs 2022; 46:731-734. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.14225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Han JJ. Pioneer interview: Lyle D. Joyce, MD, PhD. Artif Organs 2022; 46:546-548. [PMID: 35238043 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lyle D. Joyce, MD, PhD is an adult cardiac surgeon who helped pioneer the artificial heart technology throughout his career. In 1982, he and Dr. William DeVries implanted Jarvik-7 total artificial heart (TAH) in a patient named Barney Clark, which was the first ever destination therapy TAH. Artificial Organs discussed with Dr. Joyce how he came to embark on this career path, his experiences in the operating room during these early days, and what advice he has for the future generation.
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, CA
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Kelly JJ, Han JJ, Desai ND, Iyengar A, Acker AM, Grau-Sepulveda M, Zwischenberger BA, Jawitz OK, Hargrove WC, Szeto WY, Williams ML. Coronary Endarterectomy: Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:667-674. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In an 8-h operation, the cardiac surgery team at the University of Maryland Medical Center made history by performing the first porcine-to-human heart transplant without signs of early rejection. Xenotransplantation offers a potential solution to the thousands of patients worldwide who die annually while waiting for donor organs.
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Han JJ. The FDA expands indications for the Vercise™ deep brain stimulation systems. Artif Organs 2022; 46:335-336. [PMID: 35112374 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Deep brain stimulation technology offers symptomatic relief to patients with intractable tremor as an adjunct to traditional medical therapy. Their expanding indications signify the devices' growing potential and versatility.
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Lin Y, Gergen AK, Sperry A, Pal J, Downs EA, Han JJ. GlobalSurgBox: A Portable Surgical Simulator for General Surgery Trainees. Surgery in Practice and Science 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Han JJ, Gao JW, Liu PM, Wang JF. [Research progress on the association between the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants and vascular calcification]. ZHONGHUA XIN XUE GUAN BING ZA ZHI 2021; 49:1267-1271. [PMID: 34905910 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20211102-00945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- J J Han
- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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