16/04/2026
Congratulations to Miss Shafra Mubarak, ST2 Cardiac Surgery Trainee, who delivered two presentations at the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Conference held in Belfast.
Her first presentation examined 25 years of isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) data in patients aged 70–79 from Leeds, revealing excellent short- and long-term outcomes compared to results reported in major randomised controlled trials worldwide. The findings highlight the consistency and quality of care delivered over more than two decades.
In a second presentation, Miss Mubarak shared data demonstrating excellent outcomes in endocarditis surgery, further reinforcing the strength of the Leeds cardiac surgery programme in managing complex cases.
Both presentations were very well received by delegates, generating significant interest and discussion. The AVR analysis, in particular, has attracted attention as a potential foundation for a wider national and regional collaborative study, which is now being pursued to evaluate over 25 years of isolated AVR outcomes across multiple centres.
These achievements reflect the ongoing commitment within Leeds to clinical excellence, research, and the continuous improvement of patient outcomes in cardiac surgery.
Well done!
