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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

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milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:00 January 29, 2024 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released late-breaking research scheduled for presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 27 - 29 in San Antonio.

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Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

The role of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiothoracic surgery is not well-established. A literature search was performed to identify studies reporting POAF as an outcome after cardiac or thoracic surgery in adult patients randomized to either colchicine or placebo.

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Almost 50% of Patients Under 60 Years Choose TAVR Over Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Worse Outcomes

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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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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

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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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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

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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. and 4.1%, respectively.

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Early Career Participation in STS Workforces

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

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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Building a Practice in the Community

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

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.