Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS)
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Established in 1967. Dedicated to improving healthcare for vets and education + research conducted by VA surgeons. Official publication for AVAS: @JAMASurgery
United States
Joined February 2016
RT @FaisalBakaeen: MAC is challenging. This @AATSHQ document makes sense of it and offers a practical guide for patient management by world….
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RT @abribriesco43: Truly an amazing program for aspiring #CTSurgeons!. Both #MedicalStudents and #GenSurg residents with #CTS should apply….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: FFP or PCC to treat bleeding in cardiac surgery?
jamanetwork.com
Cardiac surgery is the largest consumer of blood and blood derivatives in all surgical specialties, and it accounts for 15% of the nation’s allocated blood.1 This creates pressure on hospital...
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Summary article in lay press:.
tctmd.com
While increasing accessibility is “laudable,” it can come at a cost when patients leave the VA for procedures, Jay Giri says.
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Impact of the MISSION Act on Quality and Outcomes of Major Cardiovascular Procedures in Veterans
jamanetwork.com
This retrospective study examines the impact of MISSION Act implementation on travel times and outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic valve...
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Glad you brought this to light @VictorDayan1 . The higher rate of reintervention will likely translate to even higher TA….
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RT @Muha_Aftab: We are so excited to bring the TAVR program to the @VAECHCS Many thanks to the "Heart Team": CT surgery OR staff, Cath lab….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: 🚨Not all RCTs are created equal. 🚨Quality RCTs generate quality evidence. Questionable RCTs generate bad evidence. 🚨 Su….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Redo CABG in Patients with PATENT BITAs: EXCEPTIONS to a LIFETIME WARRANTY @AATSHQ
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Incredibly honored to work with a world-class Program Committee to bring you the best and the latest in our field. 106 y….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: B-SAFER is a disruptive innovation that democratized arch surgery and (true to its name) made it safer for patients. Con….
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RT @ctsnetorg: The Atrium: Radial Artery Harvesting . Watch this month’s episode of The Atrium for a fascinating conversation between host….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Proud of this Team that “pumped” almost 6000 cases last year! @ClevelandClinic @CleClinicHVTI
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RT @abribriesco43: Fantastic webinar on important topic in #Thoracic #Oncology by @maraantonoff @MDAndersonNews . This #Monday 6/16 @7pm ea….
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Thoughts on Coagulopathy Treatment in Cardiac Surgery @JAMASurgery
jamanetwork.com
Cardiac surgery is the largest consumer of blood and blood derivatives in all surgical specialties, and it accounts for 15% of the nation’s allocated blood.1 This creates pressure on hospital...
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RT @FaisalBakaeen: Really proud of this collaboration with @VictorDayan1 and impressed by the quality of cardiac surgery care and science i….
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RT @maraantonoff: The demanding nature of CT surgery has undeniable implications for family life and relationships. But those implications….
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RT @loremontesvilla: Do not miss the interview that I Did to Dr @FaisalBakaeen at #EACTS2025 discussing centers of excellence in Coronary S….
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