CTVS

JANUARY 8, 2024

CTVS is pleased to share that several members of our team of our board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons have been named to Austin Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2024. Our CTVS physicians recognized as Top Doctors for this year are: Cardiothoracic… Source

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Date Nov 7, 2024 Image Blog Giving Credit Matters. Image Blog Managing Relationships with Patients Early career cardiothoracic surgeons have many important relationships that need to be managed and developed. Here's How to Do It. But is having the same end goal enough? Thank you for choosing to be part of our community.”

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JUNE 12, 2024

On June 7-8, 2024, in Miami, more than 120 cardiothoracic surgeons and heart team members from around the world gathered for the third annual STS Coronary Conference.

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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Image courtesy of El Camino Health milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:33 June 13, 2024 — Frederick St. Goar received the recognition during a special ceremony in Paris, France, along with esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Ottavio Alfieri of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145425-A4145425, November 12, 2024. Patients were also administered an in-person satisfaction survey at 14 days post-op with responses recorded.Results:App users (n=392) and non-users (n=334) with median age 67 years underwent cardiothoracic surgery between May 29, 2023 and February 2, 2024.

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DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 04/30/2024 - 13:03 April 30, 2024 — The expanding use of transcatheter technologies has changed the landscape in the treatment of valvular disease in adult cardiac patients, with valve surgery rapidly shifting to more complex interventions frequently involving other concomitant procedures.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Event 2024 STS Mock Oral Exam Course kchalko Fri, 12/29/2023 - 11:46 Event dates Apr 1 – May 31, 2024 Location Virtual Course Description The STS Mock Oral Exam Course helps decrease the stress of the Board exam by allowing trainees to prepare for and practice with the oral exam format. A live, virtual, 1.5-hour

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DAIC

APRIL 23, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:53 April 23, 2024 — Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the launch of its latest innovation in cardiac surgery, the Avalus Ultra valve. The Avalus Ultra valve received FDA approval in January 2024 and is currently only commercially available in the United States.

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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:38 June 13, 2024 — Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the launch of its latest innovation in cardiac surgery, the Avalus Ultra valve. Presented at Heart Valve Society 2024, Boston, MA. February 18–21, 2024. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

APRIL 29, 2024

Blog Building a Practice in the Community KCummings Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:35 Medical Student Resident / Fellow “Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than a master of one.” Yet, as a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in the community, you may be asked to do both cardiac and thoracic surgery.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

JULY 31, 2024

Blog Early Career Participation in STS Workforces KCummings Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:02 All Members Resident / Fellow The STS oversees numerous workforces and councils with various focuses ranging from cardiothoracic clinical practice to databases to education to surgeon wellness.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Event 2025 STS Coding Workshop gmckinney Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:25 Event dates Feb 28 Mar 1, 2025 Location Virtual Register Now Early Bird registration deadline: Jan. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2025. Pricing Early Bird (through Jan.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Event STS 2025 Coding Workshop gmckinney Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:25 Event dates Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025 Location Virtual Register Now Early Bird registration deadline: Jan. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2025. Pricing Early Bird (through Jan.

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:24 January 29, 2024 — Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis , many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60—possibly with poorer survival rates.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

AUGUST 30, 2024

During the 2024 STS Boot Camp in Chicago, 60 first-year cardiothoracic CT surgery residents learned from leading CT surgeons from across the country, who provided expert instruction as they gained practical experience by simulating real-world cases and emergency scenarios.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

MAY 20, 2024

The Society’s 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. This video is based on the webinar from the STS Latin Heart Rounds series titled Rounds on a Patient with Barlow's Disease and Annular Disjunction. No CME credit is associated with the viewing of web-based content.

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DAIC

MAY 7, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:54 May 7, 2024 — HonorHealth Research Institute ’s David G. a pioneering Phoenix cardiothoracic surgeon, who founded the Arizona Heart Institute and who died from a brain tumor in 2017: “I felt: This radiation cannot hurt me.” Rizik , M.D., Diethrich , M.D.,

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Romano, MD milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:46 January 29, 2024 — Jennifer C. Mott Children's Hospital , and the Herbert Sloan Collegiate Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, was elected president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons at STS 2024 during the Society’s Business Meeting.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More than 100 cardiothoracic surgeons, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers participated in the 2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop in Chicago on Sept 20-21.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The role of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiothoracic surgery is not well-established. The role of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiothoracic surgery is not well-established. Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

MAY 16, 2024

KCummings Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:14 All Members As physicians we are committed to caring for our patients, guiding them through physical and emotional traumas. Our training, especially as cardiothoracic surgeons, has taught us to be disciplined, self-sufficient, and strong. Should I Get a Therapist?

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DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

The Center will bring together specialists from across Columbia, combining unmatched procedural skill, world-class imaging, and clinical care from leading experts in heart failure management, cardiothoracic surgery, robotic surgery, and interventional cardiology.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

JANUARY 27, 2024

First Annual Surgeon Compensation Survey kchalko Sat, 01/27/2024 - 13:29 Cardiothoracic surgeons provide tremendous value to the patients and institutions they serve. based cardiothoracic surgeons understand their value in the market and strengthen their negotiating position with employers.

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CTVS

MARCH 11, 2025

That all changed when she fell ill in April 2024. For 27-year-old Rachael Boyle, heart health was a familiar topic. Her younger brother had experienced heart problems as a teenager, but she had always been healthy. Initially dismissing it as a common illness… Source

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

MARCH 8, 2024

Video The Surgeon’s Role in Managing Patients with Resectable NSCLC smccarthy Fri, 03/08/2024 - 14:51 In this video, Dr. Leah Backhus, thoracic surgeon and professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford Medicine, discusses the surgeon’s role in managing patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JUNE 28, 2024

Video 8 in 8: Fast-Tracking the CABG Patient kchalko Fri, 06/28/2024 - 15:51 This 8 in 8 session focuses on fast-tracking in CABG patients. Ward, MD, Emory University, Atlanta, GA The Society’s 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Speaker Alison F. STS retains sole rights to these materials.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

MAY 23, 2024

Video 8 in 8: Biomarker Testing and Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Resectable NSCLC kchalko Thu, 05/23/2024 - 09:56 In this video in the 8 in 8 Series, Dr. Dwight Owen (Ohio State University) discussed advances in biomarker testing and neoadjuvant immunotherapy for resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Supported by AstraZeneca.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

MAY 20, 2024

The Society’s 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. This video is based on the webinar from the STS Latin Heart Rounds series titled Rounds on a Patient with Barlow's Disease and Annular Disjunction. No CME credit is associated with the viewing of web-based content.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You may view the course archive and claim credit until February 1, 2024. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:  Identify new CPT codes, updates, and payment policies affecting cardiothoracic surgery coding for 2023. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount! hours) Session 7: (1.75

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

JANUARY 27, 2024

Compensation Survey kchalko Sat, 01/27/2024 - 13:29 Cardiothoracic surgeons provide tremendous value to the patients and institutions they serve. based cardiothoracic surgeons understand their value in the market and strengthen their negotiating position with employers. Why are cardiothoracic surgeons paid high salaries?

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease team delivered its first in Michigan FDA-approved VOQUE Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement System to a heart failure patient on February 13, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

MARCH 15, 2024

Blog The Cost of Changing Jobs KCummings Fri, 03/15/2024 - 14:08 Resident / Fellow Surgeon At some point in their career, nearly every cardiothoracic surgeon will grapple with the decision of whether to remain in their current position or seek opportunities elsewhere. It's important to take your time weighing the pros and cons.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Congenital and Pediatric Care gtrainyte Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:14 Scroll to top STS recognizes the important role of congenital and pediatric specialists. Support Training and Growth of Pediatric Specialists : Increase opportunities for pediatric subspecialists in cardiothoracic surgery and secure funding for subspecialist training.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Event STS Leadership Institute gtrainyte Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:17 Event dates Mar 21, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025 Location Zoom, Chicago, and Los Angeles The STS Leadership Institute develops skills for cardiothoracic surgeons that have become vital as healthcare delivery grows more complex and rapidly transforms.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

JANUARY 28, 2024

The Society’s mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

JULY 25, 2023

This next-generation operative Risk Calculator is a powerful user-friendly tool that makes it easier for cardiothoracic surgical teams to assess risk and predict outcomes in real time for the vast majority of adult cardiac surgery procedures,” said STS President Thomas MacGillivray, MD.

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DAIC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 01/30/2024 - 20:08 January 30, 2024 — A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it’s not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes. The Society selected the presentation as its 2024 James S.

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