Global Cardiac Surgery in Brazil: A Call to Action
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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39(2): e20230408, 2024. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Global Cardiac Surgery is an innovative initiative with a focus on improving health outcomes and achieving healthcare equity for individuals worldwide affected by cardiac surgical conditions or in need of cardiac surgical care. Considering the existing disparities in access to cardiac surgery and the substantial burden of cardiac conditions amenable to surgical procedures in Brazil, it is imperative to support and scale Global Cardiac Surgery initiatives and leave no Brazilian patient behind. Here, we advocate for national initiatives within this field and highlight opportunities and challenges to support their development.
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Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Canada
Institution/Affiliation country:
International Student Surgical Network/BR
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University of Toronto/CA
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