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Podcast
#15: A New Global Health Crisis

Over the last several decades, deaths from noncommunicable diseases—including cardiovascular disease and lung and esophageal cancer—have increased in the developing world.

32 min.

Podcast
#14: Take It to the Limit

In his Presidential Address at the 2014 STS Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Douglas E. Wood, MD challenged his colleagues in the male-dominated profession to welcome in more women and transition away from a masculine, autocratic leadership style.

45 min.

Blog
Teaching as an Early Career Surgeon: The View from the Other Side of the Table

Managing the transition from new surgeon to teacher

May 14, 2018

6 min read

Mara B. Antonoff, MD

Podcast
#13: How to Successfully Implement Surgical Innovations and New Technologies into Practice

Healthcare professionals tend to be traditional and conservative when it comes to practice, so incorporating new technologies and innovations into the hospital and the operating room can be a challenge.

12 min.

Podcast
#12: The Consequences of Refusing Surgery

Two studies presented at an STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in younger patients.

16 min.

Podcast
#11: Discrepancies Between Evidence-Based and Real-World Practices

On average, it takes 17 years before new innovation is disseminated into clinical practice. How can cardiothoracic surgery change that statistic and speed up the process?

12 min.

Podcast
#10: Evolving Trends in TAVR

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. Four cardiac surgeons discuss the evolving trends in TAVR, why the changes are occurring, and what’s ahead for TAVR and SAVR. Wilson Y. Szeto, MD moderates the discussion that also features Michael J. Mack, MD, John V. Conte, MD, and Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD.

17 min.

Blog
The Importance of Good Communication with Referring Physicians

A key source of patients will be referrals, and those rely on strong communication with fellow physicians.

Apr 13, 2018

3 min read

V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA

1 min read

News
Latest in Heart Failure, MCS Devices in Store at Intermacs Meeting

Apr 6, 2018