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Abstract 4145425: Patient-Facing Smartphone Application for Perioperative Cardiothoracic Surgery Care Improves Readmission Rates and Patient Satisfaction

Circulation

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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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

Removing these barriers would allow surgeons, physicians, hospitals, health systems, and others to conduct longitudinal analyses and gain new insights into long-term outcomes for patients undergoing procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)—the most common operation performed by cardiac surgeons. For more, visit acc.org.

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ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

“We have embarked on a new paradigm for patient care with the goal of improving recovery, patient experience, and the value of care that we provide,” said Nathalie Roy, MD, from Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts. Kane, MD, from Children's Hospital New Orleans in Louisiana, who was not directly involved in this research.

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The Evolving Computed Tomography Market

DAIC

A 2021 study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging focused on cardiac imaging trends over a decade. It reported the rate of CCTA exams by radiologists in hospital outpatient departments increased markedly from 2010 to 2019. Rao, MD, FACR, from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Reeves, MD, Ethan J.

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Cardiac Surgeons Lead Critical COVID-19 Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

We've shown that we can make a major contribution to a national effort that’s much larger than just cardiothoracic surgery.” The Society’s mission is to advance cardiothoracic surgeons’ delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy. Download the PDF version Research All Members

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Feature | Bridging the Gender Gap in Heart Health: Women’s Specialized Clinics

American College of Cardiology

The result, she says, is improved outcomes, including reductions in hospitalizations and re-admissions. Bond's program incorporates experts in interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure and other subspecialties in cardiology. It's really empowering to the patient."

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Why Go to In-Person Meetings and How to Get the Most Out of Them

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

No Substitute for In-Person Interactions In a time when hospitals are facing financial issues and looking for ways to cut budgets (one is by lowering CME allowances), its crucial to remember the benefits of these important in-person gatherings. So, then, why go? I whole-heartedly agree! Resist this temptation!