# TSRA Clinical Scenarios — Cardiothoracic Surgery

> Cardiothoracic surgery clinical scenarios and interactive learning tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Thoracic Surgery Directors Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsra-clinical-scenarios/id646226965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thoracic Surgery Directors Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067066173)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsra-clinical-scenarios/id646226965/reviews.md

## What is TSRA Clinical Scenarios?

The TSRA Clinical Scenarios in Cardiothoracic Surgery app strives to enhance surgical education by providing an aggregation of common surgical problems in general thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac surgery. Users are given a typical clinical presentation with associated options for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, followed by a series of “what if” scenarios that might influence the approach to the patient’s clinical state. 

Users encouraged to take notes on each topic, and they can be stored on the device for future reference. Notes can be shared with every user of the app through the “Community Notes” section, and other users can comment on shared notes. TSRA hopes to make this a “living document” and encourage a dialogue among the users to enhance the understanding of complex surgical issues. Specific notes and comments regarding the oral ABTS examination, however, are prohibited and not endorsed by the TSRA. Users are also encouraged to rate the quality of each chapter as well as mark specific chapters as “Favorites.”

The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) represents the interests of all residents in training in cardiothoracic surgery in North America. TSRA works with the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA)  to improve the quality of thoracic surgical education, keeping that training abreast of changes within the field, and assisting in creative solutions for educational problems.
TSRA resources are provided as a basic guideline for the study of cardiothoracic surgery and should be used in conjunction with a variety of other educational references and resources. TSRA resources should not be construed as definitive study guides for either the TSDA In-Training Exam or the ABTS Certification Exam. TSRA makes no claims regarding the study guide’s value in preparing for, or its contribution toward performance on, either the TSDA In-Training Exam or the ABTS Certification Exam.  TSRA resources are educational tools only, and any medical decisions should be after discussions with appropriate healthcare providers.

## Key features

- Surgical problem aggregation
- Interactive clinical presentations
- "What if" scenario exploration
- Note-taking functionality
- Community notes sharing and commenting
- Chapter rating and favorites

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsra-clinical-scenarios/id646226965/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Out dated Incompatible with IOS

*2022-03-02, version 2.0*

It’s out dated! It doesn’t work with IOS! Needs fixed! PLEASE FIX SO IT CAN BE USED!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-06-04, version 1.0*

A must have before taking the CT surgery boards.

## Frequently asked questions about TSRA Clinical Scenarios

### What is TSRA Clinical Scenarios used for?

TSRA Clinical Scenarios is used to enhance surgical education by presenting common problems in cardiothoracic surgery. It allows users to practice diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making through interactive scenarios and shared notes.

### What kind of surgical problems are covered in TSRA Clinical Scenarios?

The app covers common surgical problems in general thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac surgery, providing users with typical clinical presentations and procedural options.

### Can I take notes within TSRA Clinical Scenarios?

Yes, users are encouraged to take notes on each topic, which can be stored on the device for future reference. These notes can also be shared with other users through the 'Community Notes' section.

### Is TSRA Clinical Scenarios suitable for exam preparation?

TSRA resources are provided as a basic guideline for study and should be used with other educational references. They are not definitive study guides for the TSDA In-Training Exam or the ABTS Certification Exam.

### What is the price of TSRA Clinical Scenarios?

TSRA Clinical Scenarios is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its features.

### What devices does TSRA Clinical Scenarios support?

TSRA Clinical Scenarios is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is TSRA Clinical Scenarios updated?

The app was last updated on February 13, 2018, to version 2.0. This indicates infrequent updates for the application.

### What is the user sentiment for TSRA Clinical Scenarios?

Based on the available data, TSRA Clinical Scenarios has a rating of 3.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed to average user reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0 — 2018-02-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Compatible with iOS 11

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