The need for air-bridging of cardiac patients in the Caribbean for surgical treatment
abroad has many downfalls. Besides the burden on national health budgets, the risks
involved with transfers, and delayed treatment, patients depend completely on care
abroad.
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- Commentary: Trouble in Paradise? Cardiac Surgical Supply and Demand in the CaribbeanSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 33Issue 1
- PreviewCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and the situation is no different in a region many consider to be paradise.1 In a former issue of Seminars, Drs. Vinck and Vervoort overview the current state of cardiac surgery in the Caribbean, focusing specifically on the use of air-bridging. While there are a number of excellent cardiac surgical programs in the Caribbean, only two-thirds of the population have direct access to these centers. Over 1.5 million inhabitants of the region are dependent on air transport for cardiac surgical care.
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