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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Healthcare Disparities

Background:

  • Caribbean healthcare faces significant challenges, including resource limitations and lack of specialized care.
  • Thoracic and cardiac surgery services are particularly affected by limited access and funding for advanced procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of thoracic and cardiac surgery departments in the Caribbean.
  • To identify challenges and disparities in cardiothoracic surgery across Caribbean islands.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review utilizing PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar.
  • Analysis of articles on the history, current practices, and advancements in Caribbean cardiothoracic surgery.

Main Results:

  • Significant disparities exist in technological advancement and resource availability for cardiothoracic surgery among Caribbean islands.
  • Many islands lack local cardiac surgery centers and face financial constraints for minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in Caribbean cardiothoracic surgery require government support, adequate healthcare budgets, and dedicated efforts from surgical teams.
  • Addressing unmet needs for sustainable chest surgery services in the Caribbean requires focused attention and resource allocation.