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DAIC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The cardiothoracic surgery programs at four Northwell Health hospitals received this distinguished accolade, showcasing their commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. This prestigious recognition places SIUH in the top echelons of surgical excellence. of participants nationally scored in this category.
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CTVS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
CTVS is thrilled to welcome cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Courtney Weber to our team. She is the second female surgeon to join CTVS, and one of only two female cardiothoracic surgeons in Central Texas.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Women in academic cardiothoracic surgery earn 80% to 87% of the salary men with equal academic rank earn, according to a study published Dec. 2 in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology
JANUARY 13, 2025
CORA: Your Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant kgilmartin Mon, 01/13/2025 - 09:39
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
MAY 13, 2024
In a bid to foster professional development and guidance for aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has unveiled a unique mentorship program tailored for medical students and residents.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
APRIL 9, 2024
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism responsible for increasing the risk of developing cancer among patients with heart disease: Small extracellular bubbles, or vesicles (sEVs), secreted from the sick heart to heal itself, are released into the (..)
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Med Page Today
JANUARY 11, 2024
Mike" on social media -- sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Steven Gundry, MD, to discuss his controversial health claims. (MedPage Today) -- In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO -- who goes by "Dr. Following is a partial transcript.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
JANUARY 25, 2025
The decision between a bioprosthetic and mechanical valve is one of the most consequential for patients requiring aortic valve replacement, said Michael Bowdish, MD, lead author of the study and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
APRIL 4, 2024
The study is published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. A new study has found that increased coronary vessel wall thickness is significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV.
DAIC
JUNE 13, 2024
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. The Ethica Award is presented every year to outstanding colleagues for their achievements and contributions to the cardiovascular field.
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DAIC
APRIL 30, 2024
As cardiothoracic surgery continues to evolve, STS has responded by adding new risk models to guide treatment decisions and benchmark performance,” said STS President Jennifer C. the data and outcomes from the STS Database specialty registries provide true national benchmarks for clinical outcomes of cardiothoracic surgery.
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
JANUARY 26, 2025
Sarcomas are rare cancers originating from mesenchymal tissues, manifesting in diverse anatomical locations, but notably in connective tissue, muscles and the skeleton. Thoracic sarcomas present a unique diagn.
CTVS
JANUARY 13, 2025
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons is proud to share that several of our physicians received important accolades closing out 2024 and ushering in 2025. For several years, our team of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons has been humbled to receive recognition as Texas Monthly Super Doctors and Austin Monthly Top Doctors.
DAIC
JANUARY 5, 2024
Joint Statement on Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients Issued by Society of Thoracic Surgeons and European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgeons 6. AHA and ACC Issue New Clinical Guideline for Chronic Coronary Disease 5. 23/WCC 8.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
JANUARY 20, 2025
STS's 61st Annual Meeting in Los Angeles brings together cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world and features late-breaking scientific research, cutting-edge technologies, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
17 Description The 2025 STS Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement. The program also focuses on physician reimbursement issues affecting the entire specialty.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
17 Description The STS 2025 Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement. The program also focuses on physician reimbursement issues affecting the entire specialty.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
OCTOBER 14, 2024
based McLaren Health Care has established the new McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute, unifying cardiology, vascular and cardiothoracic services across 13 of the health system's Michigan hospitals. Grand Blanc, Mich.-based
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
JANUARY 25, 2025
Hunter Mehaffey, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon from West Virginia University, will examine results comparing two treatment options Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Significant Coronary Disease. During the Top Adult Cardiac Surgery Abstracts session on Sunday, Jan.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
APRIL 29, 2024
Yet, as a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in the community, you may be asked to do both cardiac and thoracic surgery. As a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in the community, you may seek to have a broad skill set or you may elect to develop a niche. Both options are viable and valuable. Don’t underestimate the power of a phone call!
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. Annals Short Ann Thorac Surg Short Reports. 2024;2:141-147.
DAIC
JANUARY 29, 2024
The conference, healthcare’s leading scientific and educational convening specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, has a rich history of showcasing clinical trials with a strong foundation of detailed methodology and trusted data collection governed by ethical clinical principles.
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DAIC
APRIL 23, 2024
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022 Aug 3;62(3) 10 Klautz RJM, Rao V, Reardon MJ, et al. Presented at Heart Valve Society 2024, Boston, MA. February 18–21, 2024. 6 Klautz RJM, Dagenais F, Reardon MJ, et al. Surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented pericardial bioprosthesis: 5-year outcomes.
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DAIC
JUNE 13, 2024
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022 Aug 3;62(3) 10 Klautz RJM, Rao V, Reardon MJ, et al. Presented at Heart Valve Society 2024, Boston, MA. February 18–21, 2024. 6 Klautz RJM, Dagenais F, Reardon MJ, et al. Surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented pericardial bioprosthesis: 5-year outcomes.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The findings were published today in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. A new risk score accurately predicts and categorizes the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, in women.
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.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
JANUARY 2, 2025
Groundbreaking science for cardiothoracic surgeons and heart team members who perform coronary surgery Adult Cardiac Resident / Fellow Surgeon Image Abstract submissions will begin soon! Add your name to the interest list if you would like to be notified when abstracts and registration open. Schedule subject to change.)
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.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
MAY 16, 2024
Our training, especially as cardiothoracic surgeons, has taught us to be disciplined, self-sufficient, and strong. As cardiothoracic surgeons we deal with significant adversity and are resilient. Key Points As cardiothoracic surgeons, we have developed great skills at helping our patients, but what about our own self-care?
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.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
JANUARY 26, 2025
The CHSD is part of the STS National Database, one of the largest and most comprehensive clinical registries with nearly 10 million cardiothoracic procedures performed by 4,300+ surgeons. The Societys mission is to improve the lives of patients with cardiothoracic diseases.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The summit was designed to cater to a diverse audience, including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, CT residents, perfusionists, and ICU and OR nurses.
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DAIC
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Kitsis has been an outstanding mentor to many renowned leaders and researchers in the cardiovascular field, including some here at Ohio State,” said Bryan Whitson, MD , co-interim director of Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center and a cardiothoracic surgeon.
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DAIC
JANUARY 29, 2024
While the 30-day mortality rates were similar (0.2% for SAVR vs. 0.4% In their 2020 consensus guidelines, the American College of Cardiology and the American Hospital Association recommended surgery over TAVR in patients under 65 with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that stiffens and narrows the aortic valve, making blood flow more difficult.
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DAIC
MAY 7, 2024
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.” Most of the damage is to the left side of the body, which faces the most radiation exposure, Dr. Rizik said. It includes footage of the internationally esteemed Edward B.
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DAIC
JANUARY 24, 2025
Our analysis provides new insights on an important clinical questionwhether CABG with multiple arteries used as a conduit, rather than one artery and veins from the leg, may benefit patients by improving their long-term survival, said lead study author Justin Schaffer, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Health in Plano, Texas.
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DAIC
JANUARY 29, 2024
She and her husband, Matthew, an adult cardiothoracic surgeon, have two children: Maximillian, 11, and Allegra, 9. “My What makes Dr. Romano remarkable beyond her commitment to helping modernize the CT surgery specialty is her commitment to her family. My family brings me the greatest joy.
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American College of Cardiology
OCTOBER 1, 2024
An invitation to speak recently on the role of cardiac electrophysiologists (EPs) in perioperative care, at the annual meeting of the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, led me to reflect on my interactions with cardiothoracic surgeons (CTS).
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 - 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.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Image Blog Managing Relationships with Patients Early career cardiothoracic surgeons have many important relationships that need to be managed and developed. Image News STS Boot Camp: Refine Skills Through Hands-on Practice From August 22 - 25, 2024, 60 first-year cardiothoracic surgery residents took part in the STS Boot Camp in Chicago.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital
JANUARY 7, 2025
Our analysis provides new insights on an important clinical questionwhether CABG with multiple arteries used as a conduit, rather than one artery and veins from the leg, may benefit patients by improving their long-term survival, said lead study author Justin Schaffer, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Health in Plano, Texas.
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EMS 12-Lead
APRIL 9, 2024
4. Left Ventricular End-Diastolic pressure is 16 mmHg He was referred to cardiothoracic surgery for possible bypass, but it was deemed most appropriate to first medically treat the LVEF, anticoagulate the apical thrombus, and outfit a LifeVest. The RCA is large, dominant vessel. Follow-up is pending.
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Conquering CHD
JANUARY 17, 2025
Seeing two brothers have HLHS is extremely rare and even more rare is how differently the condition presented in each child, says Childrens Hospital Colorado cardiothoracic surgeon Max Mitchell, MD, who performed the procedures on Zane and advised on Zekes care.
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