2015 News Releases

New Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommend Use of Arteries Rather than Veins in Heart Bypass Surgery
December 8, 2015
Poor Kidney Function Prior to Heart Surgery Linked With Longer Hospital Stay, Higher Costs
December 8, 2015
First Outcomes Report from Novel Heart Surgery Registry Shows Excellent Results for Evolving TAVR Procedure
November 20, 2015
Heart Valve Patients May Benefit from Managing Own Blood Thinners
November 10, 2015
Lung Cancer Surgery Can Be Beneficial for High-Risk Patients with Early Stage Disease
November 10, 2015
ACC/STS Response to NEJM Article on Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves
October 22, 2015
Lung Cancer Screening Programs Do Not Increase Rates of Unnecessary Surgeries
October 1, 2015
Injection Drug Use Limits Benefits of Surgery for Treatment of Heart Lining Infection
September 1, 2015
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Is Safe, Effective for Very Elderly Patients
September 1, 2015
Statistical Model May Identify Patients Most Likely to Benefit from Surgery for Mesothelioma
September 1, 2015
Delay in Treatment, Missed Diagnostic Testing Found Among Lung Cancer Patients
July 30, 2015
New Clinical Practice Guidelines Address Temperature Management During Heart Surgery
July 30, 2015
Recognizing Reliable Clinical Data Is Vital as Public Reporting Increases
June 8, 2015
Hybrid Tissue-Engineered Valves May Expand Options for Heart Valve Surgery Patients
June 1, 2015
Earlier Surgical Intervention for Mitral Valve Disease Is Better for Most Patients
June 1, 2015
Multimodality Treatment for Metastatic Lung Cancer That Includes Surgery May Improve Survival Rates
June 1, 2015
Fresh Whole Blood Reduces Possible Complications in Pediatric Heart Surgery Patients
April 30, 2015
Peter K. Smith Appointed RUC Chair
April 17, 2015
Congress Passes Repeal of Flawed Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
April 15, 2015
Leading Cardiovascular Societies Release New Guidance on Use of Heart Pumps
April 7, 2015
Surgery Improves Survival in Diabetic Patients with Heart Disease
April 1, 2015
New Expert Consensus Statement Provides Recommendations to Guide Minimally Invasive Valve Treatments for Children and Adults
March 24, 2015
Frequency of Blood Tests in Heart Surgery Patients May Lead to Anemia, Transfusions
March 2, 2015
Heart Valve Repair Significantly Improves Emotional Wellbeing in Patients with Mitral Regurgitation
March 2, 2015
Heart Surgery Outcomes for Pediatric and Congenital Patients Now Online
February 25, 2015
Medicare Lung Cancer Screening Coverage A Victory for Patients
February 5, 2015
Re-Hospitalization Rates Following Aortic Valve Replacement Decline
January 29, 2015
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Highlights Landmark Cardiothoracic Surgery Research
January 29, 2015
Irving L. Kron Earns Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
January 27, 2015
3D Printed Tissue Offers Viable Option for Tracheal Reconstruction
January 27, 2015
Unique Aortic Aneurysm Repair Shows Promise
January 27, 2015
Blood Transfusions During Heart Surgery Increase Risk of Pneumonia
January 27, 2015
Novel Simulation Model Improves Training Experience for Cardiothoracic Surgeons
January 27, 2015
Mark S. Allen Named President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
January 26, 2015
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Names New Editor
January 26, 2015
STS Recognizes William A. Baumgartner for Leadership, Dedication to CT Surgery
January 26, 2015
STS Mourns Loss of Member Michael J. Davidson, MD