In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Samer Nashef, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, about complications in cardiothoracic surgery.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:34 Dr. Nashef Background

04:06 Results Monitoring

08:55 Common Complications

14:40 Mentality

19:18 Identifying Room for Improvement

21:25 Pattern of Response

22:47 Long-Term Complications

26:08 Mortality/Morbidity Meetings

28:28 Perfection, Balance

30:33 Coping w Major Complications

35:06 Learning Your Psyche

35:51 Trainee-Consultant Responsibility

37:51 Resilience

39:19 Key Takeaways

41:07 Training Advice

They delve into early complications that trainees experience, approaches to managing acute complications, and nonacute and postoperative complications. They also highlight learning from complications, coping strategies, and the emotional impact involved in cardiothoracic surgery. Additionally, they discuss the concepts of growth, resilience, and strength in cardiothoracic surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Nashef provides advice to trainees currently navigating difficult cases, and general guidance for those in training.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Be sure to watch for next month’s episode!  

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