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DAIC
MARCH 14, 2025
The Transplant Company recently announced that AlloSureis now commercially available for pediatric heart transplant patients of all ages and patients who have received a simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant. 1 "The availability of AlloSure dd-cfDNA for all pediatric heart transplant patients is a major development.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
More than 4,500 heart transplants were performed in the U.S. While the lifesaving operation improves the quality of life and longevity for most recipients, organ rejection remains a risk, with acute rejection occurring in up to 32% of recipients within the first year.
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DAIC
JULY 3, 2024
Jon Kobashigawa, MD, of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, is an expert in heart transplantation, heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions. Kobashigawa will also represent the American Society of Transplantation in discussions with government agencies and policymakers about organ transplant legislation. “Dr.
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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In 2024, Boston-based Tufts Medical Center performed 70 adult heart transplants, breaking its 2023 record by nine and setting the New England region record for the second year in a row.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
JANUARY 8, 2024
Boston-based Tufts Medical Center broke the New England regional adult heart transplant record with 61 transplants in 2023.
DAIC
JANUARY 11, 2024
In organ transplantation, an extended criteria donor is defined as having perceived risk factors linked to poor subsequent outcomes, for example, those with age >55 or ischemic times exceeding 4 hours, which sometimes leads to rejection of the donor organ. utilizing the Paragonix SherpaPak CTS (p=0.022).
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
AUGUST 24, 2023
The program is intended for surgeons, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and other members of the transplant team. Agenda Friday, January 26, 2024 All times Central (-0500 UTC). History of Lung Transplant John H. Agenda subject to change. Time Session 7 a.m. – Industry Symposium/Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – MacArthur Jr.,
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 10, 2024
Introduction Heart transplantation (HT) is the only treatment option in children with heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathies and non-reparable congenital heart diseases. Clinical, procedural, and follow-up data were collected and comprehensively analyzed. Results We identified 27 children (66.7%
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
2-5, 2023, to gain perspective on the latest advances in the management of glomerular disease. Kidney Week 2023 not only served as a platform for the latest news and updates in the field but also marked the final meeting of the year for practitioners in the specialty of nephrology.
HCPLive
MAY 10, 2024
This clinical quiz will test your knowledge of the 2023 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases/Infectious Diseases Society of America Hepatitis C guideline.
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Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, Volume 16, Issue 5 , Page 452-461, October 1, 2023. Background:Many cardiovascular disorders propel the development of advanced heart failure that necessitates cardiac transplantation. of patients with unexplained end-stage cardiomyopathy.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cox regression results showed that there is an increased risk of mortality in patients who did not receive transfusions before transplant (p<0.0001).Conclusion:While The remaining individuals were split into groups that received preoperative blood products (n=10,873) or did not (n=40,452).
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
BackgroundLung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for end-stage pulmonary diseases, with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) used as a common perioperative support. Patients were divided into central (n=31) and peripheral (n=91) groups.
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The American Journal of Cardiology
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Publication date: Available online 16 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Pierre Ambrosi, Alberto Riberi, Shahram Attarian, Karine Nguyen, Régis Guieu, Gilbert Habib
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is often a contraindication to liver transplantation (LT). We identified 674 patients with liver cirrhosis who received LT at UCLA from 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2023 and investigated the change in echocardiographic hemodynamics within a year of the procedure.
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Heart 2023 Conference
JANUARY 17, 2024
The institute specializes in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, arrhythmia, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, structural heart disease, cardiogenetics, and congenital heart disease. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MAY 29, 2024
The bibliometric study was performed by CiteSpace and VOSviewer, and the knowledge map was generated based on data obtained from retrieved articles.ResultsIn our study, a total of 4,852 publications launched before August 31, 2023 were accessed through the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database via our searching strategy.
European Journal of Heart Failure
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Methods and results From June to October 2023, an online survey was disseminated through the ESC mailing list, targeting cardiologists across Europe. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and implementation of these guidelines among cardiologists and identify barriers to effective referral. of HFCs, 19.6% of GCs, and 18.2%
Journal of the American Heart Association
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. Intervention was not significantly associated with odds of 30‐day transplant‐free survival (OR,1.18 [95% CI, 0.70–1.99]) 1.99]) or freedom from catheter reintervention (OR, 1.02 [95% CI, 0.65–1.58]),
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The association between a lower rate of MAE and EMB persisted in the multivariate model when those with heart transplant who had EMB were compared to those without heart transplant who did not have EMB p=0.001. We collected demographic, pre-procedural, procedural, and outcome-related variables. were females.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology
JANUARY 19, 2022
With her fellowship, Dr. Fiedler plans to learn skills and administrative approaches that will help her expand the heart transplant program at UW-Madison, where she currently serves as associate director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Applications for the 2023 TSF/FFF Fellowship will open this summer.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon
JANUARY 27, 2024
Pricing STS Members Non-Members Individual: Surgeons/Physicians $750 $2,500 Individual: Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students $100 $250 Institutions $7,500 Purchase Individual Access Purchase Institutional Access STS 2023 Cardiothoracic Surgeon Compensation Survey FAQ Why did STS launch a CT surgeon compensation survey? Nearly 850 U.S.-based
Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Cox regression was used to evaluate the association between palliation strategy and 6-month mortality.Results:From 2021 to 2023, 17 patients (median age, 4 days; interquartile range [IQR], 2–8; median weight, 2.5 kilograms [IQR, 2.1–3.3])
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Finally, emerging therapies in CKD such as IL-6 inhibition, small-interfering RNA against lipoproteins, AhR inhibitors, and therapies adopted from the renal transplant population including mTOR inhibitors and T regulatory cell promoters may have benefits for cardiorenal and inflammatory endpoints but require further investigation in clinical trials.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
MAY 5, 2023
Annals Short Reports dkaczmarek Fri, 05/05/2023 - 13:15 Scroll to top Current Issue Image Read the current issue. Submit a manuscript. Engaging editorials, focused mini-reviews, educational and impactful case reports, “how to do it” technique papers, and images in cardiothoracic surgery are featured.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon
JANUARY 27, 2024
STS 2023 Cardiothoracic Surgeon Compensation Survey FAQ Why did STS launch a CT surgeon compensation survey? STS launched its first annual compensation survey in Fall 2023 to help U.S.-based based physicians such as neurosurgeons, orthopedic/spine surgeons, transplant surgeons, and plastic surgeons. Nearly 850 U.S.-based
DAIC
DECEMBER 8, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:07 December 8, 2023 — Procyrion, Inc. , The study also includes a registry for advanced heart failure patients who are end stage and not considered to be surgical candidates for a heart transplant or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant due to excessive fluid retention and poor kidney function.
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Circulation
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This “2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support” summarizes the most recent published evidence for and recommendations on the use of medications, temperature management, percutaneous coronary angiography, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and seizure management in this population.
DAIC
APRIL 16, 2024
CVRx previously announced some of these data as part of expanded labeling granted by FDA on December 23, 2023. The manuscript is available online at the European Journal of Heart Failure website. See more details at TCTMD. reductions in shortness of breath, fatigue, depression and improvements in self-care, mobility and pain, etc.)
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The Doderos previously established the Lorraine and Bill Dodero Chair in Heart Failure & Transplantation at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute and, over the past two decades, have made leadership gifts to support UH Seidman Cancer, the Phase II expansion of UH Ahuja Medical Center, and UHs COVID response.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 08 December 2023; doi:10.1038/s41569-023-00980-1 The use of intravenous levothyroxine does not increase the likelihood of hearts being transplanted from haemodynamically unstable, brain-dead potential donors, suggesting that current practice recommendations should be revised.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Blog The STS Leadership Institute: A Year of Growth KCummings Thu, 09/07/2023 - 12:57 Surgeon “The whole of life is but a moment of time” - Plutarch Professional Growth Image Dr. Hassan A. He founded and led the Specialized Thoracic Adapted Recovery (STAR) Team to expand organ transplantation and save lives. Tetteh, retired U.S.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The purpose of this study was to determine the expected aerobic capacity of adults with Fontan palliation.Method:Adults with Fontan palliation who underwent cardiopulmonary exercise test at Mayo Clinic (2003-2023) were stratified into quartiles based on the predicted peak VO2. 15.2 - 23.9) 1.69, p<0.001).Conclusions:The
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
It has changed the fate of young patients with large tumors who would have otherwise needed heart transplants, offering high suture strength and reducing postoperative complications. 2 steps were performed during modified ventricular reconstruction procedure. Step 1: interventricular septum reconstruction.
40 Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 16, Issue 12 , Page e015671, December 1, 2023. LV global longitudinal strain did not add diagnostic value but was prognostic for composite end points of death, heart transplantation, or ventricular arrhythmia (log-rankP=0.04).CONCLUSIONS:In
Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, Volume 16, Issue 5 , Page 421-430, October 1, 2023. Background:Variants in theDMDgene, that encodes the cytoskeletal protein, dystrophin, cause a severe form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) associated with high rates of heart failure, heart transplantation, and ventricular arrhythmias.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The Doderos previously established the Lorraine and Bill Dodero Chair in Heart Failure & Transplantation at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute and, over the past two decades, have made leadership gifts to support UH Seidman Cancer, the Phase II expansion of UH Ahuja Medical Center, and UHs COVID response.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. Hierarchical logistic regression, adjusted for potential confounding characteristics, was used to determine the association between SES and death or transplant listing during the interstage period.
Wellnest
DECEMBER 11, 2023
World AIDS Day 2023 Introduction: World AIDS Day 2023 serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing global battle against HIV/AIDS, urging us to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that persist. Blood Transfusions and Organ Transplants: Though rare, the virus can be transmitted through infected blood or organ donations.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
756-764 Google Scholar == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/3 /2023 ): == Today's case is gratifying — in that it illustrates an uncommon phenomenon that Dr. J Electrocardiol, 42 (2009), pp. J Electrocardiol, 42 (2009), pp. As per Dr. Meyers — I had not previously seen epsilon waves as a new diagnosis!
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 9, 2023
The last information available is that the patient was undergoing heart transplant evaluation. She died before she could get a heart transplant. My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 1/9 /2023 ): = “ Treat the patient — Not the age of the patient”. They just could not believe that a young woman could have an OMI.
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Dr. Anish Koka
JUNE 5, 2023
Severe COVID-19 VRM was identified in 95 cases (19.8%), 85 ICU admissions (17.7%), 36 Fulminant Myocarditis cases (7.5%), 21 ECMO therapies (4.4%) ( a modified heart lung bypass), 21 deaths (4.4%), and 1 heart transplantation (0.2%). Severe VRM was identified in 95 cases (19.8%
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
APRIL 20, 2023
Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
APRIL 20, 2023
Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.
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