Cardiovascular Surgery and Outcomes - Cardiovascular Update

Cardiovascular Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital Wins Highest Quality National Ratings from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

DAIC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:43 December 18, 2023 — The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital has received the highest possible three-star recognition in all of the cardiac surgery categories in the 2020-2023 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) report.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Valve Replacement/Repair

National outcomes for dementia patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a pre-structural era

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With an aging population and higher prevalence of dementia, there is a paucity of data regarding dementia patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. We examined the nationwide trends and outcomes of cardiovas.

Dementia

Dementia Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes Research

Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

11 in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular Surgery Outcomes

Webinars

Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Exhibitor Prospectus

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

MARCH 17, 2025

2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Exhibitor Prospectus smccarthy Mon, 03/17/2025 - 10:41 Submit Your Application About the Conference The conference is a collaborative event hosted by STS, EACTS, and LACES, in partnership with the Sociedad Cientfica de Medicina Cardiovascular del Peru (SOCIMECAR).

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Cardiovascular Surgery Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Best Practices

Boone Health Improves Antibiotic Discontinuation in Cardiovascular Surgery

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

MARCH 29, 2024

Boone Health Improves Antibiotic Discontinuation in Cardiovascular Surgery KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:51 Overview Boone Health, based in Columbia, Missouri, set out to address issues related to the appropriate discontinuation of antibiotics within 48 hours after cardiovascular surgery.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery Nursing Hospital Outcomes

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

DAIC

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai Health System milla1cf Thu, 02/22/2024 - 13:47 February 22, 2024 — Ismail El-Hamamsy , MD, PhD, Director of Aortic Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System and the Mount Sinai Randall B.

Heart Valves

Heart Valves Aortic valve Aortic Sudden Cardiac Death

Staten Island University Hospital's Cardiothoracic Program Achieves Prestigious STS Three-Star Quality Ratings

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. For more information: [link] If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

Cardiothoracic

Cardiothoracic Hospital Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Open-Heart Surgery

New Patient-Centered Metric For Pediatric Patients After CV Surgery?

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Days alive out of health care and hospitalization (DAoH), a novel measure of outcomes in children undergoing cardiovascular surgery, offers advantages over the traditional outcome measure of days alive and out of hospital used in adults.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital Outcomes

Top Specialties in Fellowship Programs and What They Offer: An In-depth Look for Medical Professionals

ADN Center of Excellence

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This field involves intricate surgeries on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels, requiring surgical precision, advanced knowledge, and a strong commitment to patient outcomes. A strong background in clinical care, empathy, and a drive to improve patient outcomes are essential qualities.

Cancer

Cancer Academic Research Interventional Cardiology

Comparison of definitive approaches for conotruncal defects following bidirectional Glenn procedure

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

The primary outcome was mortality. The secondary outcome was reintervention, including any cardiovascular surgeries and non-diagnostic catheterisations. The in-hospital outcomes favoured the Fontan group, including duration of cardiopulmonary bypass, aortic cross-clamp, mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit stay.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery Risk Factors Aortic Hospital

New Study Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After SAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This study sets a benchmark for outcomes for management of aortic valve stenosis,” said Vinod Thourani, MD, Bernie Marcus Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Marcus Valve Center, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, Georgia. Adult Cardiac All Members Clinical Decision-Making Database Patient Outcomes Quality Improvement

Aortic valve

Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Cardiothoracic

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Cardiovascular Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital Wins Highest Quality National Ratings from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

National outcomes for dementia patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a pre-structural era

Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

Webinars

2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Exhibitor Prospectus

Boone Health Improves Antibiotic Discontinuation in Cardiovascular Surgery

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society

Staten Island University Hospital's Cardiothoracic Program Achieves Prestigious STS Three-Star Quality Ratings

New Patient-Centered Metric For Pediatric Patients After CV Surgery?

Top Specialties in Fellowship Programs and What They Offer: An In-depth Look for Medical Professionals

Comparison of definitive approaches for conotruncal defects following bidirectional Glenn procedure

New Study Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After SAVR

Published Research

Published Research

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