Case of the Month: Cardiac Complications 

Each month, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spotlights unique surgical cases in cardiothoracic surgery through this Case of the Month series. For more videos in this series, click here.  

In this second episode of the Case of the Month, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian is joined by cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Lorena Montes, nurse CTSNet Senior Editor Cristina Ruiz Segria, and nurse educator Jill Ley. They present part 1 of the case on “Cardiac Complications.” Dr. Ashrafian provides an overview of the patient’s medical history, along with the investigation findings from the electrocardiogram. Additionally, she discusses the surgical treatment and postoperative course.  

In part 2 of this case study, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian, cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Lorena Montes, nurse and CTSNet Senior Editor Cristina Ruiz Segria, and nurse educator Jill Ley discuss the next steps that were taken. They explore the timing and surgical plan, including the expected findings and potential complications. They also examine the postoperative outcomes and what can be learned from this case. Additionally, each expert shares their insights and opinions on the case, detailing what they would have done differently.  

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