CT SurgeryHigh-mortalityPlaintiff-side

Built for CABG + valve + tamponade cases.
AI deposition trainer with STS + AHA/ACC depth.

CT surgery medmal cases concentrate around CABG mortality/stroke, valve-surgery complications, post-op tamponade, and esophagectomy anastomotic leak. STS Risk Calculator + AHA/ACC Valve Guidelines + AATS standards define the floors.

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CT Surgery failure modes
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cited guidelines
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signature impeachment trap

Why a ct surgery-specific trainer matters

CT surgery cases turn on documented STS risk stratification, Heart Team discussion for high-risk cases, and rapid post-op deterioration recognition (tamponade, leak). Each is in the chart or it isn't.

The 8 failure modes

Sev 10

CABG mortality/stroke — STS risk missed

High STS Risk Score without documented Heart Team discussion or alternative consideration.

"I knew he was high risk but I felt CABG was his best option."
Sev 10

Post-op pericardial tamponade — recognition delay

Falling BP/rising CVP; bedside echo + re-exploration delayed.

"His blood pressure was a little low — I gave more fluid."
Sev 10

Esophagectomy anastomotic leak — recognition delay

Post-op fever/tachy; CT chest with PO contrast delayed.

"I thought it was just post-op atelectasis."
Sev 9

Lung-resection bleed — CT interpretation

CT output >200/hr; re-exploration delayed.

"Her output was high but I thought it would slow down."
Sev 9

ECMO complications not anticipated

Limb ischemia / hemorrhage / stroke on ECMO not addressed.

"We were focused on getting him stable hemodynamically."
Sev 8

Valve surgery — alternative consent gap

TAVR vs SAVR alternatives not documented; high-risk patient operated.

"I didn't formally consider TAVR."
Sev 8

TRALI recognition delay

Post-transfusion ARDS within 6h; not on differential; blood bank not notified.

"I thought she had ARDS from her surgery."
Sev 7

Low-volume surgeon for complex case

Complex CT case performed below STS volume threshold.

"I don't do many LVADs."

The signature impeachment trap

"High-risk patient" vs documented Heart Team discussion

Lock the witness into "he was high-risk but I felt surgery was best," then juxtapose against the AHA/ACC requirement for formal Heart Team discussion in high-risk cardiac surgery candidates.

"You knew he was high-risk?" → "Yes."
"AHA/ACC requires formal Heart Team discussion for high-risk cardiac surgery candidates?" → "Yes."
"Your chart does not document a Heart Team conference for this patient."

Why this lands: witness has framed individual judgment as a substitute for the multidisciplinary standard.

The 3 cited guidelines

STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator + Practice GuidelinesStandard risk-stratification + outcomes benchmarking
2020 ACC/AHA Guideline for Valvular Heart DiseaseTAVR vs SAVR decision-making; Heart Team requirement
AATS Esophageal Cancer GuidelinesEsophagectomy technique + leak management standards

FAQ

Why does CT surgery need its own deposition trainer?

CT surgery cases turn on documented STS risk stratification + Heart Team for high-risk patients + rapid recognition of tamponade/leak. Generic depo-prep AI doesn't engage the STS or AHA/ACC canons.

What guidelines does the AI cite?

STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator + Practice Guidelines, 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease, AATS Esophageal Cancer Guidelines.

Does it work for defense expert prep?

Yes. Expert-prep mode against your defense CT surgeon.

Pricing?

Bundled in MedLegal AI Pro ($49/mo), Professional ($249/mo), or Firm ($499/mo).

Start with the 2-minute ct surgery demo

No signup, no mic. Cross-exam transfers to CT surgery — lock witness into the STS + Heart Team standard.

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