Summary
This webinar will present granular, reproducible intra‑operative strategies — meticulous hemostasis and disciplined closure — for cases at highest risk (coagulopathy, redo sternotomy, antiplatelet/DOAC exposure, LVAD and complex aortic work). Through concise case‑based pearls and “do this/not that” algorithms, attendees will gain immediately adoptable technical and decision‑making tactics to reduce bleeding, improve closure, and downstream resource use.
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
This is an industry-sponsored session. The scientific content of this webinar has been reviewed by STS. However, the opinions expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters and supporting organization, and they do not necessarily reflect the views of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Continuing medical education (CME) credit for this activity is not offered by STS. No endorsement by STS is intended or implied.
Moderator
Thomas MacGillivray, MD
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Speaker
Peyman Benharash, MD
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA