Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 20, 2025

Background Congenital pericardial defect (CPD) is a rare congenital heart malformation with atypical clinical symptoms. Case presentation The 69-year-old woman was referred because a 23-mm mixed ground glass shadow was found in the apicoposterior segment (S1 + 2) of the left lung.

Congenital 52

Congenital Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Purpose Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of children with congenital lung malformation (CLM) who have undergone surgical resection. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation was the most common diagnosis, affecting 26 children (68.4%). Results During our study period, a total of 38 children with CLM were undergone surgery.

Congenital 52

Congenital Outcomes Pulmonary Hospital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Heart Transplant Transplant Congenital 52

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Romano, MD , a congenital heart surgeon at Congenital Heart Center/C. She and her husband, Matthew, an adult cardiothoracic surgeon, have two children: Maximillian, 11, and Allegra, 9. “My Jennifer C. Romano, MD milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:46 January 29, 2024 — Jennifer C. My family brings me the greatest joy.

Congenital 105

Congenital Cardiothoracic Innovation Hospital 105

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.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Allied Health 52

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.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Allied Health 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

JANUARY 27, 2021

Press Release ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients January 30, 2021 jbagley Wed, 01/27/2021 - 16:12 Study shows multidisciplinary pediatric care improves patient outcomes and experiences **A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.** hours for P2 versus 7.6 hours for P1.

Congenital 40

Congenital ICU Research Cardiothoracic 40

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.

Cardiothoracic 59

Cardiothoracic Academic Education Congenital 59

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The STS 2023 Coding Workshop: Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that will provide cardiothoracic surgery coders, surgeons, and all billing professionals with the latest coding and reimbursement updates affecting cardiothoracic surgical practices. ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m.

Reimbursement 52

Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Friday, February 23 Saturday, February 24 Early Bird registration deadline: January 17 Description The STS 2024 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. ET – 4:15 p.m.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Education 52

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.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Congenital Transplant Hospital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

JULY 12, 2023

STS advocated for the creation of the PSLRP for more than 10 years and will continue to support loan repayment programs that encourage more students to explore careers in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. This program invests in current and future pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons to meet the growing demand. Ensuring the U.S.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Cardiothoracic Congenital Heart Disease Education 52

Global Cardiac Surgery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Kanmounye Email: ulricksidney@gmail.con One might wonder why it is important for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to have cardiothoracic surgical services. These infectious diseases have diverted attention and resources to the detriment of surgery in general and of cardiothoracic surgery in particular. Article by Ulrick S.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Congenital Heart Disease Pericarditis 52

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.

Bicuspid/Mitral 69

Bicuspid/Mitral CME Webinar Cardiothoracic 69

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.

Medicare 52

Medicare Coronary Artery Disease Stenosis Aortic 52

Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 14, 2018

Today, for the first blog of this series, Global Cardiac Surgery is featuring Ghana, a lower-middle-income country in West Africa with a strong history in the realms of cardiothoracic surgery. With a GDP per capita of US$1,513, Ghana falls in the lower-middle-income group (US$996-US$3,895) spanning a population of 28.21

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Bicuspid/Mitral Congenital Heart Disease 52

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?

Cardiothoracic 40

Cardiothoracic Congenital Transplant Hospital 40

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.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Tricuspid Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic 52

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.

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 9, 2025

Pulmonary valve failure requiring replacement (PVR) is more commonly seen in children and young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Adults with CHD and pulmonary regurgitation have traditionally underg.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 52

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.)

Cardiothoracic 52

Cardiothoracic Innovation 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

JANUARY 9, 2021

From its inception, the Editorial Board felt highlighting a winner in each of the three main disciplines—Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, and Congenital Heart Surgery—was warranted, as well as highlighting one trainee/resident award winner. Wyler von Ballmoos, MD , from Texas Health Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX Congenital: Karthik V.

Congenital 52

Congenital Critical Care Cardiothoracic Hospital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

MAY 5, 2023

Each collection includes articles, expert commentary, case reports, and more in categories like Aorta, Congenital & Pediatric, Education & Professional Development, Mediastinum & Esophagus, and Perioperative & Critical Care. On the Short Reports homepage , scroll to Collections and click on a topic heading.

Article 40

Article Cardiothoracic Education Congenital 40

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.

CME 52

CME Cardiothoracic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Aortic dissection in pediatrics is an extremely rare condition, which is generally related to predisposing factors such as connective tissue disorders, congenital heart disease and systemic arterial hypertensi.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Aortic Aneurysm 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Congenital Quadricuspid Aortic Valve (QAV) malformation is a relatively rare cardiac valve malformation, especially with abnormal coronary opening and severe stenosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The pati.

Coronary Artery Disease 52

Coronary Artery Disease Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 4, 2024

Aberrant left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a very rare congenital heart defect. Its coexistence with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is extremely rare. The high pr.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease, and currently, transcatheter intervention is the most common clinical treatment method. However, certain complications still occur during the pe.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Aortic Heart Disease 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Berry syndrome is a group of rare congenital cardiac malformations including aortopulmonary window (APW), aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery (AORPA), interruption of the aortic arch (IAA), patent duct.

Congenital 52

Congenital Aortic Pulmonary Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

OCTOBER 2, 2024

"Swiss Cheese" ventricular septal defects represent a serious congenital heart disease with suboptimal clinical outcomes and a lack of consensus regarding its management. This study presents mid-term follow-up.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 5, 2025

Anomalous systemic arterial supply to the left basal segment of the lung is a rare congenital pulmonary vascular malformation, historically classified as a variant of intra-lobar pulmonary sequestration.

Congenital 52

Congenital Pulmonary 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 4, 2025

Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is a rare congenital anomaly where the left pulmonary artery (LPA) branches from the right pulmonary artery, compressing the trachea and esophagus and frequently leading to respira.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 21, 2024

Cor triatriatum sinister (CTS) is an uncommon congenital cardiac anomaly. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly the initial symptom in patients with CTS, occurring in approximately 32% of the cases. The complex.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Congenital Ablation 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 10, 2024

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by the inability of all pulmonary veins to connect to the left atrium. Our previous bibliometric article sum.

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Research 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 7, 2025

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic valve, with an incidence of 0.05-0.1%, 0.1%, often associated with aortic regurgitation. The condition typically presents between the ages o.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

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.

Bicuspid/Mitral 52

Bicuspid/Mitral CME Webinar Cardiothoracic 52

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 28, 2024

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of four cusps instead of the usual three. It is estimated to occur in less than 0.05% of the population, with Type A (.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52