Posts by Duke E. Cameron, MD
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Consider an Aggressive Approach to the Aortic Arch in Adults with Loeys–Dietz Syndrome
When adults undergo elective aortic root repair because of Loeys–Dietz syndrome, cardiac surgeons should consider complete removal of the distal ascending aorta, because such patients are more likely than those with Marfan syndrome to need subsequent aortic arch interventions.
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Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions Program
Duke Cameron, MD, co-director of the Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions Program and the Thoracic Aortic Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the multidisciplinary care required by patients with aortic disease caused by connective tissue disorders. He also describes promising new research that will allow surgeons to customize operations for patients based on the specific mutations of their tissue proteins.
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New Collaborative Program Improves Marfan Syndrome Outcomes
The Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions Program at Massachusetts General Hospital delivers comprehensive, lifetime care, including valve-sparing aortic root replacements, to increase life expectancy in patients with Marfan syndrome
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Concomitant Surgical LAAC Should Be Considered at Time of Open Cardiac Surgery, Particularly Among Those in AF
A meta-analysis by Mass General Hospital researchers addresses growing interest in LAAC performed as a prophylactic surgical procedure concomitant with other cardiac surgical procedures.
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ACC.18: Eight Sessions to See
At the ACC.18 Scientific Session and Expo, physicians and researchers from Mass General's Corrigan Minehan Heart Center will present their world-leading research and innovative approaches. Here are the eight can't miss sessions and presentations.
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Longitudinal Approach to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care
Multidisciplinary program improves treatment of congenital heart disease. Longitudinal data provides benefits.
Biography
Dr. Duke Cameron is a thoracic and cardiac surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts and is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Cameron accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 21 doctors at University of Maryland Medical Center who specialize in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery.
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