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2018 News Releases
Brain Health Not Affected by Major Heart Surgery
December 18, 2018
Day of Discharge Does Not Influence Heart Surgery Patient Readmissions
October 11, 2018
Leading Heart Surgery Societies Call for Improved Strategies to Treat Rheumatic Heart Disease
August 3, 2018
Specialized Approach to Open Heart Surgery Saves Lives
July 26, 2018
Earlier Intervention for Mitral Valve Disease May Lead to Improved Outcomes
July 19, 2018
Sen. Lamar Alexander Honored for Championing Critical Health Care Issues
June 12, 2018
Simple Walking Test Helps Predict Risk for Cognitive Issues After Heart Surgery
May 10, 2018
Refusing Surgery for Esophageal Cancer May Cause Severe Consequences for Patients
January 30, 2018
1 in 7 Lung Surgery Patients at Risk for Opioid Dependence
January 30, 2018
Durability of Open Heart Surgery Offers Younger Patients Superior Long-Term Results
January 30, 2018
Robert H. Bartlett Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
January 30, 2018
Keith S. Naunheim Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
January 29, 2018
Three Honored for Remarkable Dedication to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
January 29, 2018
New Clinical Practice Guideline Addresses Use of Blood Thinners During Heart Surgery
January 19, 2018
