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- Commentary: Cardiac Surgery in The Developing World – A New Role for Minimally Invasive Cardiac SurgerySeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 34Issue 4
- PreviewVervoort and colleagues1 identified 86 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from publicly available data that deliver cardiac surgical care to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The authors conclude that these NGOs effectively address the burden of disease and contribute to capacity building. The authors note that more detailed, standardized reporting of outcomes is necessary to guide resource allocation, local coordination of services, and the development of independently delivered care.
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- Commentary: Scratching the SurfaceSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 34Issue 4
- PreviewCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of death worldwide. In high-income countries, the etiology is primarily lifestyle and aging-related comorbidities, while in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries they are often a sequela of communicable diseases. Alarmingly, industrialization and urbanization have altered the profile and burden of CVD in LMICs. The resultant lifestyle changes, such as tobacco use and physical inactivity, have led to increasing non–communicable risk factor prevalence.
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