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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

SAVR after TAVR Surgical aortic valve replacement after prior TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. The majority require explant of the TAVR device and SAVR, which significantly increases the risk of operative mortality and stroke. and 3.8%, respectively.

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New Study Finds Mechanical Valves Offer Superior Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

The findings are particularly relevant considering the increasing adoption of bioprosthetic surgical valves in many patients and the recent trend of bioprosthetic transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in younger populations without clear evidence.

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Aortic valve Aortic Cardiothoracic Cancer

SAVR After TAVR Risk Calculator

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

APRIL 12, 2024

Resource SAVR After TAVR Risk Calculator kchalko Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:53 SAVR after previous TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. The majority of patients require explant of their TAVR device and SAVR with significantly increased risk of operative mortality and stroke.

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TAVR Patient Care Outcomes Research

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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Evolving Trends in TAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JULY 18, 2018

Video Evolving Trends in TAVR nboden Wed, 07/18/2018 - 09:06 The volumes of two aortic valve replacements (AVR) procedures have changed dramatically over the past few years, with more transcatheter procedures now being performed than open surgical procedures. Mack, MD (The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano), John V.

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CT Surgeons Present Study Findings on SAVR vs. TAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 27, 2024

On day one of STS 2024, meeting goers attended numerous sessions that explored the growing debate between SAVR and TAVR as treatment options,

TAVR

Global Differences in Managing Patients with Aortic Valve Disease

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The industry is producing enormously expensive catheter-based valve substitutes for these procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The medical community wanted to jump on the Bandwagon and aggressively market TAVR for patients. However, a vast need remains for more affordable and conservative treatment options.

Aortic valve

Aortic valve Aortic TAVR Technology

Comparing TAVR and SAVR in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

During the Top Adult Cardiac Surgery Abstracts session on Sunday, Jan. 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.

Medicare

Medicare Coronary Artery Disease Stenosis Aortic

Impact of Age on Aortic Valve Replacement Choices in Low-Risk Patients

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 24, 2025

At STS 2025, Dr. Tomaz Mesar presented a study comparing outcomes of TAVR and SAVR in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis.

Aortic valve

Aortic valve Aortic TAVR Stenosis

The Future of SAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JULY 29, 2024

Webinar The Future of SAVR gmckinney Mon, 07/29/2024 - 15:07 August 8, 2024 With the emerging evidence, the use of SAVR in the era of TAVR expansion has been heavily debated. This webinar focuses on the latest science showing the benefit of SAVR over TAVR and will cover several key scenarios that could benefit from SAVR.

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New Study Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After SAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The study matched the criterion used in the current low-risk trials evaluating SAVR with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The most recent mid-term results from the PARTNER 3 and Evolut Low-Risk trials comparing risk of death and stroke from SAVR and TAVR are expected to be released in fall 2023. Overall, 92.9%

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. The program also focuses on reimbursement issues affecting the specialty as a whole. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m. ET – Welcome/Introductions 4:15 p.m. ET – 5:15 p.m.

Reimbursement

Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital

New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Database has four components—Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, Congenital Heart Surgery, and the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (Intermacs) Database. Participation in the Database is global, currently spanning nine countries. Download the PDF version Advocacy Quality Improvement Technology

Technology

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Latin Heart Rounds Series: Current Management of Bicuspid Aortic Valve—Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 30, 2025

Presenters will explain internationally accepted nomenclature and classification by its main developer, as well as comment on the pros and cons and short and mid/long-term outcomes of SAVR and TAVR in this challenging population.

Bicuspid/Mitral

Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis

Study: Mechanical Valves Offer Better Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

DAIC

JANUARY 27, 2025

The findings are particularly relevant considering the increasing adoption of bioprosthetic surgical valves in many patients and the recent trend of bioprosthetic transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in younger populations without clear evidence.

Aortic valve

Aortic valve Aortic Cardiothoracic Cancer

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

New Study Finds Mechanical Valves Offer Superior Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

SAVR After TAVR Risk Calculator

Webinars

Evolving Trends in TAVR

CT Surgeons Present Study Findings on SAVR vs. TAVR

Global Differences in Managing Patients with Aortic Valve Disease

Comparing TAVR and SAVR in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease

Impact of Age on Aortic Valve Replacement Choices in Low-Risk Patients

The Future of SAVR

New Study Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After SAVR

2023 STS Coding Workshop

New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Published Research

Published Research

Latin Heart Rounds Series: Current Management of Bicuspid Aortic Valve—Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis

Study: Mechanical Valves Offer Better Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

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