2013 News Releases

Criteria Released for Evaluating Tests for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
December 16, 2013
Key Guidance Document Released on Transcatheter Therapies for Mitral Regurgitation
November 25, 2013
Study Confirms TAVR is Safe, Effective for Aortic Valve Replacement in Select Patients
November 17, 2013
“Fresher” Blood Donations May Be Better for Recipients
October 31, 2013
Hospital Volume Linked to Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement in High-Risk Patients
October 31, 2013
Statin Therapy Prior to CABG Surgery May Improve Outcomes
October 1, 2013
Alternative TAVR Approaches Offer Comparable Outcomes for Select Patients
October 1, 2013
FDA Approval of Device Labeling Highlights Growing Use of Clinical Registry Data for Post-Market Device Surveillance
September 26, 2013
Wireless Fitness Monitor Helps Tailor Recovery Strategy After Heart Surgery
August 29, 2013
Lung Transplant Patients May Fare Better with Larger Organs
August 1, 2013
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Applauds U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation for Lung Cancer Screening
July 29, 2013
Study May Help More Heart Patients Benefit from New Technology
July 17, 2013
New Medical Overuse Report Emphasizes Importance of Informed Consent, Heart Team
July 10, 2013
New Clinical Practice Guidelines Address Diagnosis, Staging of Esophageal Cancer
July 1, 2013
Black Patients with PAD at Higher Risk of Death Following CABG Surgery
July 1, 2013
Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery May Increase Risk of Infection
May 30, 2013
Low Mortality Hospitals Better Equipped to Handle Heart Surgery Complications
May 30, 2013
Antidepressant Therapy Prior to Bypass Surgery May Aid Recovery
May 1, 2013
Case Volume May Influence Mortality Rates for Acute Aortic Dissection Repair
May 1, 2013
Clinical Practice Guidelines Address Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Procedures
April 1, 2013
Surgical Removal of Lung Metastases in Breast Cancer Patients May Improve Overall Survival
April 1, 2013
CABG Surgery Generally Not Associated with Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction
April 1, 2013
Education, Support Associated with Increased Survival Following Heart Transplantation
February 28, 2013
Less Invasive Procedure Shows Promise in Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
February 28, 2013
CHOOSING WISELY® CAMPAIGN: Five Commonly Used Cardiothoracic Surgery Tests and Treatments Questioned
February 21, 2013
STS, ACC Receive FDA Approval for IDE to Study Alternative Access for TAVR
February 13, 2013
Same-Day Angiography, Cardiac Surgery Confirmed as Risk for Kidney Injury
January 31, 2013
Miller Receives Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
January 29, 2013
Genetic Test Identifies Small but Deadly Lung Cancers
January 29, 2013
Long-Term Outcomes Favor Heart Surgery Over Stents and Angioplasty
January 29, 2013
Lungs from Heavy Smokers Can Be Safe for Double Transplant
January 29, 2013
Douglas Wood Elected STS President
January 28, 2013
STS Presents Two Distinguished Service Awards
January 28, 2013
Smoking Affects Heart Surgery Outcome Even a Year After Quitting
January 2, 2013