International Network of Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery - INWCS

🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 New study from Mass General Brigham reveals a complex relationship between gender and postoperative outcomes in cardiac surgery. Women show a lower risk of developing postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) compared to men, but once poAF occurs, women face a significantly higher risk of long-term mortality. This calls for more tailored post-op care and vigilant monitoring for female patients. Full study now in JAMA Network Open. 🫀🩺 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_sgJsRT #CardiacSurgery #AtrialFibrillation #WomenInMedicine #Research

🌟 Is Minimally Invasive CABG Better for Women? 🌟 Minimally invasive CABG offers women significant benefits, such as avoiding sternotomy, reducing sternal wound infections, and improving cosmetic outcomes. It also lowers the risks of respiratory complications and blood transfusion needs, which are crucial for women’s recovery. Cynthia et al. focus on the unique aspects of operative planning and techniques for minimally invasive CABG in women. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHcX9wid #INWCS #WomenInSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #HeartHealth #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #WomenInMedicine

🚨❓ Why are women underrepresented in cardiac surgery trials? ❓🚨 A recent article in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery highlights the critical issue of underrepresentation of women in cardiothoracic surgical trials. Despite comprising nearly half of the population, only 30% of participants in these trials are women. This disparity affects the generalizability and applicability of research findings. The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) is addressing this with a comprehensive action plan that includes: -      Setting site-specific enrolment targets 🎯 -      Collecting social determinants of health data 📊 -      Recruiting diverse populations 🌎 -      Implicit bias training 🧠 Lala et al. discuss these strategies and their importance in ensuring trial participants better reflect the communities we serve. 🔗 Read More https://lnkd.in/efBEAE-K #WomenInSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity

🚨❓ Why are women underrepresented in cardiac surgery trials? ❓🚨 A recent article in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery highlights the critical issue of underrepresentation of women in cardiothoracic surgical trials. Despite comprising nearly half of the population, only 30% of participants in these trials are women. This disparity affects the generalizability and applicability of research findings. The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) is addressing this with a comprehensive action plan that includes: -      Setting site-specific enrolment targets 🎯 -      Collecting social determinants of health data 📊 -      Recruiting diverse populations 🌎 -      Implicit bias training 🧠 Lala et al. discuss these strategies and their importance in ensuring trial participants better reflect the communities we serve. 🔗 Read More https://lnkd.in/efBEAE-K #WomenInSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce a section dedicated to sharing the latest and most important articles in cardiothoracic surgery! 🫀🩺 Stay tuned as we bring you cutting-edge research and expert insights on the advancements shaping our field. Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and stay updated with the latest trends in cardiothoracic surgery. Follow us for updates and be part of this vibrant community! #INWCS #WomenInSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #CTSUpdates

Welcome to the International Network of Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery (INWCS)! 🌍👩⚕️💖 We are a global community dedicated to empowering and connecting women cardiothoracic surgeons. Follow us for updates on our events, insights from experts, and inspiring stories. 📅🔍✨ #INWCS #WomenInSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery