Abstract
Patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) who undergo valve repair or replacement are often readmitted to the hospital after discharge secondary to recidivism. These “dread to treat” patients pose a unique dilemma for cardiac surgeons who often must make the extremely difficult decision of whether to perform a valve replacement in a recidivist patient with SUDs. This editorial focuses on illuminating strategies which surgeons can administer to patients with SUDs to improve quality of care and reduce provider distress.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Journal of cardiac surgery |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- behavioral interventions
- intravenous drug abuse
- substance use disorders
- surgeon wellness
- valve repair/replacement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine