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Interested in getting involved in research?

We plan on attempting to source research opportunities relevant to the field of cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery for our members.

UCD CVSA members will be notified the moment opportunities arise.

OUR PAPERS OF THE WEEK

The mechanism and therapy of aortic aneurysms

Aortic aneurysm is a chronic aortic disease affected by many factors. This thorough systematic review explores the discovery history of...

Sep 3, 2023

A systematic review on robotic coronary artery bypass graft surgery

This systematic review sought to identify all relevant clinical data on robotic CABG. The primary endpoint was perioperative mortality,...

Sep 3, 2023

The use of diuretics in heart failure with congestion

The appropriate use of diuretics in individuals with acute heart failure remains challenging, especially when worsening renal function,...

May 13, 2023

Combined Heart-Kidney Transplantation: Indications, Outcomes, and Controversies

Renal dysfunction, a prevalent comorbidity in advanced heart failure, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality after heart...

May 13, 2023

Overview of Deaths Associated with Cocaine in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2000-2019)

The UK, as the "cocaine capital of Europe," currently accounts for ∼75% of all cocaine-related hospital admissions in Europe. This study...

Apr 30, 2023

Transition from video-assisted thoracic surgery to robotic pulmonary surgery

The “da Vinci Surgical System” refers to a robotic surgical system that utilises multi-jointed robotic arms and a high-resolution...

Apr 30, 2023

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients with Heart Failure

Cardiac rehabilitation is defined as a multidisciplinary program that includes exercise training, cardiac risk factor modification,...

Apr 23, 2023

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Imaging

Data science is likely to lead to major changes in cardiovascular imaging. The precision now possible with cardiovascular imaging,...