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Annals of Thoracic Surgery Podcast - Beyond the Abstract

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#37: Beyond the Abstract: Reporting on the STS Intermacs and Pedimacs Databases

In the latest episode, Drs. Robert Kormos and David Morales join host Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. to explore the motivation for developing registries that examine clinical outcomes and quality-of-life metrics for patients who received FDA-approved durable mechanical circulatory support devices.

38 min.

Blog
The Aging Surgeon’s Performance

CT surgery is one of the most technically, cognitively, and physically demanding fields. CT surgeon performance does correlate with patient outcomes, so this issue needs to be addressed in our field.

May 19, 2019

4 min read

Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS

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Scholarly Work in an Ever-Changing World

May 19, 2019

5 min read

Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA

Podcast
#36: Finding Your First Job in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Vinay Badhwar, MD asks seasoned and early career colleagues for tips on making a good impression during an interview, making sure that the job is a great fit, how to find the best career resources, and how to engage and maintain good mentors.

22 min.

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#35: Should Robotics Be Part of Cardiothoracic Surgery Training?

More cardiothoracic surgery programs are incorporating robotics training for residents and fellows. But should robotics be a standard part of the curriculum and have a presence on the in-training and board exams? Dr. Rishinda M. Reddy moderates a discussion with colleagues about the principles of robotics training, how they obtained funding for their robotics programs, and the importance having expanded minimally invasive skills.

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#34: The Value of the STS National Database—It’s Much More than Star Ratings

The STS National Database is known worldwide as the “gold standard” for quality improvement and patient safety in cardiothoracic surgery. Launched in 1989, the Database includes approximately 8 million patient records.

19 min.

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#33: Breaking the Demographic and Cultural Barriers to Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials

Despite mandates that determinants of health and differences in sex be incorporated into clinical trials, some groups—such as minorities, women, and those of lower socioeconomic status—are still underrepresented.

20 min.

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#32: The Surgical Challenges Involved with Treating Infective Endocarditis

Robbin G. Cohen talks with some of the world’s leading experts in treating valve disease and endocarditis—Drs. Joseph E. Bavaria, Eric E. Roselli, and Scott Goldman—about when surgeons should get involved in the treatment process, when and how long to treat with antibiotics, the best candidates for surgery, and the ethics surrounding treating IV drug abusers.

18 min.