Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons.
19 min.
Review of the practice guideline on the use of blood thinning medication (anticoagulants) during heart surgery.
9 min.

Recognizing the growing diversity of the population and patients in the US, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons created a special Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion to help cultivate an environment of inclusion and diversity within the Society, as well as the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.

16 min.
Four cardiothoracic surgeons discuss the opioid epidemic in the United States.
18 min.