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Redefining Success in Cardiac Surgery in Africa: Aligning Training, Patient Profiles, and Outcomes

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Source Name: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

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Valdano Manuel, Fekede D. Agwar, Kow Entsua-Mensah, Drissi Boumzebra, Papa Salmane Ba

This article highlights the importance of redefining success in cardiac surgery by aligning training, patient demographics, and outcomes with the unique challenges faced in Africa. By advocating for context-specific strategies and stronger institutional ties, it emphasizes the need for sustainable and effective cardiac surgical programs across the continent.  

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