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cardiothoracic

British  
/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊθɔːˈræsɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the heart and the chest

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Harefield said it commissioned an external review of its services in 2019 from the then-chair of the NHSBT's Cardiothoracic Advisory Group, and this made no comment on its selection of devices.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Two ambulances, and ambulance officer vehicle attended, with Mr McWilliams taken for treatment at Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

Cardiothoracic surgeon Matthias Corbascio, one of Macchiarini’s former colleagues at KI who first raised questions about the work, describes it as “terrible” and “insane.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 16, 2022

Groups including the Royal College of Surgeons, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Children's Heart Federation, which represents parents, have all agreed there is a need for stopping surgery at some sites.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2012

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