Posts by Laura T. Boitano, MD
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Asymptomatic Patients Have Better Outcomes When Carotid Endarterectomy Is Performed by a Vascular Surgeon
Among asymptomatic patients, rates of stroke and the composite of stroke/death are better when carotid endarterectomy is performed by a vascular surgeon than by a neurologist, cardiac surgeon, thoracic surgeon or general surgeon.
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Preoperative Factors Affect Discharge Destination After Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Vascular surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified five factors that influence discharge destination among home-dwelling individuals who undergo elective open aortic aneurysm repair.
Biography
Laura T. Boitano, MD is a vascular surgery resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital joining the Codman Center as part of her dedicated research time. Her interests include vascular surgery outcomes research. Prior to starting her residency at Mass General, she received her BS in Human Science from Georgetown University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then earned her medical degree from Northwestern University with an honors in research. She intends to pursue a career in academic vascular surgery.
Cardiovascular Care at Mass General
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