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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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 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. Patients were tracked for successful registration and use of the app.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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. Annals Short Ann Thorac Surg Short Reports. 2024;2:141-147.

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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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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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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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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?

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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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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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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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CTVS

JULY 8, 2024

This year we are pleased to share that not one, but two of our specialists have been named as Texas Monthly Super Doctors Rising Stars, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Brendan P. Nothing makes us prouder at CTVS than when our physicians are recognized by fellow peers in the medical community and professional achievement.

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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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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).

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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 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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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JUNE 28, 2024

Ward, MD, Emory University, Atlanta, GA The Society’s 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. The presentation examines incorporating elements of ERAS and other fast track principles, data regarding the safety and efficacy of fast tracking, and a real-world patient case. Speaker Alison F.

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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 - 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 - 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.

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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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DAIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“There are many reasons for the low number of eligible patients,” said Dr. O’Neill, “The main reason is that many patients are not deemed good candidates by their cardiologists or cardiothoracic surgeons to undergo open heart surgery.”

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She had cardiothoracic surgery for fistula repair. Her ejection fraction was 66% ejection fraction with a fistula between the right sinus of Valsalva and the right atrium on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) which was also seen on transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Addressing the risk for recurrent stroke in this 69-year-old patient was an essential part of stroke care, as such, a multi-disciplinary team of experts including cardiology, neurology, and cardiothoracic surgery was conveyed.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Blog Managing Relationships with Patients KCummings Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:19 Medical Student Resident / Fellow Early career cardiothoracic surgeons have many important relationships that need to be managed and developed. The patient relationship can be excellent, a source of pride and healing, or damaging, a source of stress and contempt.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

A 2021 study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging focused on cardiac imaging trends over a decade. “Standardized terminology allows for consistency in communication across all members of the imaging community and will assist with clinical care and multicenter trials.”

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