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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

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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. Improving patient care and outcomes is what drives my commitment to helping find new solutions in the field.

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

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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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Early Career Participation in STS Workforces

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

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.

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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. Applications for the 2023 TSF/FFF Fellowship will open this summer. For more information, visit sts.org.

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Preserve Medical Research Funding

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

By advocating for sustained funding, thoracic surgeons can actively contribute to groundbreaking research and enhanced patient care. Advocating for cardiothoracic specific programs : including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the NIH.

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STS Launches Next-Generation Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database represents 97% of all cardiac operations performed in the United States and the new calculator is based on precise statistical models from the experience of more than 8 million patients. Access the Risk Calculator: [link] Research All Members Database Patient Outcomes Quality Improvement Technology

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STS Annual Meeting Late-Breaking Research: 2023 STS/AATS Joint Expert Consensus Document on the Management of the Small Aortic Root

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Predictors of Outcomes: Lower albumin and higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores emerged as novel predictors associated with worse outcomes, highlighting the significance of these factors in the risk assessment for isolated TV surgery. The predicted risk of composite morbidity and mortality was 28.2% for repairs and 26.8%