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Heart Valve Disease Forum 2023

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

The program directors have chosen an ambitious theme of "The Taming of the Aortic Valves," inspired by Shakespeare's classic The Taming of the Shrew. Trainees, residents, and practicing physicians will train on surgical techniques via wet labs, and hear the latest on TAVI, innovative SAVR, and endocarditis.

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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

This fellowship also will allow Dr. Fiedler and Dr. Folesani to learn novel techniques, adapt innovative technology, and receive training from expert mentors who are dedicated to the highest standards of cardiothoracic surgery. She will study under Stephen Large, MD, MA, FRCS, at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England.

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

“For example, we have a lot of meaningful data on outcomes from CABG procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the short term. This process leads to earlier and safer patient access to new technologies and a more direct pathway to coverage for innovators. Learn more at sts.org.