| Global aspects of cardiothoracic surgery with focus on developing countries. | |
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PMID: 20519304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The incidence and prevalence of cardiothoracic disease continue to increase globally, especially in emerging economies and developing countries. Cardiothoracic surgery is also growing despite limited access, availability of surgical centers, political and cost issues. The increase in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, trauma, and thoracic malignancies is a more urgent problem than realized in these emerging economies and developing countries, or low- and middle-income countries. A determined focus and cooperation between the preventive and curative elements of care is warranted. This represents a paradigm shift to develop a consensus that fosters a multi-integrated disease-specific approach that includes prevention, promotion, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. In addition, the concept or acceptance of surgery as a necessary component of public health policy is critical to improving overall global healthcare. |
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Authors:
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A Thomas Pezzella |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals Volume: 18 ISSN: 1816-5370 ISO Abbreviation: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-03 Completed Date: 2010-09-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503417 Medline TA: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 299-310 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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International Children's Heart Fund, 17 Shamrock Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA. atpezzella@hotmail.com |
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures
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economics,
education,
trends* Clinical Competence Developing Countries* / economics Education, Medical / trends Health Care Costs / trends Health Policy / trends Health Services Accessibility / trends Humans Internationality* Quality of Health Care / trends Thoracic Surgical Procedures / economics, education, trends* |
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