Podcasts by Surgical Hot Topics
Listen to leaders in cardiothoracic surgery discuss hot topics in the field. Please note: The comments included in these episodes are that of the individuals involved and not necessarily that of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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Forgiveness: A Prescription for Good Health from 2023-11-09T16:14:27
Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can lead to better health. In this episode, Dr. Fred Luskin, author of Forgive For Good, shares groundbreaking research and insight into the healin...
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”Removing The Mask” - A Surgeon’s Personal Mental Health Story from 2023-10-31T12:28:04
In this episode of the Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Carrie Cunningham, associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, section head of the Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Surgery Un...
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The Dark Horse: Redefining Success from 2023-10-13T14:31:56
Harvard researcher Todd Rose talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about changing the way people think about success. Author of "Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment," Rose ...
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Gaining Self Awareness and Other Awareness from 2023-10-05T09:49:58
How you communicate with others can be interpreted in many ways. In this new episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Zack Wieder, CEO at Principles, about communication ...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Meditation from 2023-09-11T10:41:59
In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, hear Diana Winston, author, speaker, and director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, talk about the natural, accessib...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Power of Saying No from 2023-09-08T09:27:45
Do you find it difficult to say no to people? Do you tend to put others' needs before your own? Dr. Vanessa Patrick-Ralhan, author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No tha...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Microstress Effect – Building Resilience Through Purpose and Relationships from 2023-09-01T08:51
In this episode, Rob Cross, professor of global leadership, Babson College, cofounder and director of the Connected Commons, and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload and The Microstress Effec...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: Dopamine Addiction and the Interconnection of Pleasure and Pain from 2023-08-14T15:43:28
In this episode of “The Resilient Surgeon” podcast, host Dr. Michael Maddaus talks Dr. Anna Lembke, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School o...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science&Practice of Time-Restricted Eating - Pt 2 from 2023-07-27T14:42:10
Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and...
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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science&Practice of Time-Restricted Eating With Satchin Panda, PhD - Pt.1 from 2023-07-27T13:53:35
Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Bartley P. Griffith from 2023-04-28T08:02:23
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Bartley Griffith, professor of surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the first surgeon to successfully transplant a genetical...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Rian M. Hasson, MD, MPH from 2023-04-14T14:17:48
In this episode, Dr. Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Rian Hasson—assistant professor of thoracic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. We learn about her upbringing in Riverside, California, w...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Sara Pereira from 2023-03-31T14:24:03
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sara Pereira—professor of surgery at University of Utah. In the episode, we learn about her upbringing on a ranch in Cupertino, her pathway to a ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Drs. Fatima G. Wilder and Asishana A. Osho from 2023-03-17T15:34:07
In this episode, Dr. David Cooke interviews Drs. Fatima Wilder and Asishana Osho—both first-year faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital respectively. In the e...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Jessica S. Donington from 2023-03-03T13:34
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Jessica Donington—professor of surgery and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Chicago. A globally recognized expert in the management...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Hassan Tetteh, MD, MBA from 2023-02-17T10:26:26
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Hassan Tetteh—a US Navy Captain, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, and adjunct faculty a...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Daniela Molena from 2023-02-03T15:58:22
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Daniela Molena—a thoracic surgeon and Director of Esophageal Surgery at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as the newly elected President of ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Mark B. Orringer from 2023-01-16T14:33:38
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Mark Orringer—a general thoracic surgery pioneer who developed the transhiatal esophagectomy, the most prevalent surgery for esophageal cancer...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH from 2022-12-16T11:43:59
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, associate professor of trauma and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and chief patient safety officer and...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Steve Magness from 2022-12-02T16:17:30
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Steve Magness about a reimagined idea of toughness and how to help others be tough through compassion, connection, and humanity. Magness is a worl...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Christine Porath from 2022-11-18T12:43:24
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus speaks with Christine Porath, an associate professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Porath has dedicated her career to understanding ...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Marcus Buckingham from 2022-11-04T14:34:38
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Marcus Buckingham, global researcher and New York Times bestselling author. Buckingham’s work focuses on unlocking people’s strengths, increasing ...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Commander Rich Diviney from 2022-10-21T14:37
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Commander Rich Diviney, a retired US Navy Seal officer and author of The Attributes, 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Drawing from his 20...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Dr. Brian Little from 2022-10-07T07:06:37
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Dr. Brian Little, a world-renowned psychologist and an expert on personalities. Dr. Little has written three bestselling books on personality, has...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Dr. Amy Edmondson from 2022-09-23T09:32:26
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Dr. Amy Edmondson—a scholar of leadership, teaming, and organizational learning. Best known for her groundbreaking work on psychological safety in...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Dr. Paul Conti from 2022-09-09T16:37:16
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus has an insightful, don’t-miss conversation with Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist and expert in trauma. Dr. Conti discusses psychological trauma: what it is and...
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The Resilient Surgeon S2: Brad Stulberg from 2022-08-26T10:27:31
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Brad Stulberg—an internationally known expert on human performance, wellbeing, and sustainable success. He also a...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Ed Chen from 2022-04-28T11:38:05
In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Ed Chen from Duke University in North Carolina. Described as an experienced leader with “exceptional maturity” and a reputat...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Cherie Erkmen from 2022-04-14T14:35:27
In this episode of Season 2, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Cherie Erkmen, from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Erkmen grew up in Colorado with devoted parents who encouraged and ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Allan Pickens from 2022-03-31T13:59:09
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Allan Pickens, a leading thoracic surgeon from Emory University in Atlanta. Listeners will discover interesting personal details such as Dr. Pick...
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STS Webinar Series: Management of Type B Aortic Dissection: Takeaways from the STS/AATS Guideline from 2022-03-18T11:08:13
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, a panel comprising several coauthors of the STS/AATS Clinical P...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Sharon Ben-Or from 2022-03-17T15:48:11
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Sharon Ben-Or—the first female President of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. This inspirational leader shares remarkable, thought-...
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STS Webinar Series: Dos and Don’ts of the Mobile ECMO Team from 2022-03-04T16:51:17
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, a multidisciplinary panel shares their expertise in establishing and maintaining an effective mobile ECMO unit. In addition to optimal staffing, logist...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Jenna Romano from 2022-03-03T17:01:59
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Jenna Romano, from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan Health. Listeners will discover fascinating personal details about...
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STS Webinar Series: Coronary Revascularization Guideline: Why STS and AATS Did Not Endorse from 2022-02-18T12:57:37
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, senior leaders from STS and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery discuss the concerns that informed the decision not to endorse the 2021 Guide...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Raja Flores from 2022-02-17T12:57:46
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Raja Flores, from Mount Sinai in New York City (NYC). With generous detail, Dr. Flores describes his “jagged line” to cardiothoracic surgery, ...
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STS Webinar Series: Bronchoscopy: Electromagnetic, Robots,&Ablation from 2022-02-11T12:45:06
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, an international panel of surgeons shares their experiences with electromagnetic and robotic approaches to bronchoscopy, as well as ablation of lung ca...
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Beyond the Abstract: Demographic Landscape of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Residents at United States Training Programs from 2022-02-07T12:15:07
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Gail Darling from 2022-02-03T17:10:46
In this episode—which does not disappoint—Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Gail Darling, head of surgery at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Dr. Darling reveals an “ordinary upbringin...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Jacques Kpodonu from 2022-01-21T10:20:52
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Jacques Kpodonu, from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Listeners will discover fascinating personal ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Susan Moffatt-Bruce from 2022-01-07T09:53:58
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Susan Moffatt-Bruce, Chief Executive Officer at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This inspirational leader shares details ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Joseph Dearani from 2021-12-27T09:01:27
In this episode of Season 2, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Joseph Dearani, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Described as a leader extraordinaire, Dr. Dearani reflects on his STS presiden...
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STS Webinar Series: Rapid-Fire Patient Safety Rounds: A New Paradigm for Safety Discourse from 2021-12-17T13:05:02
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, a panel comprising residents and surgeons shares a novel approach to Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) rounds. Two case scenarios are used ...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Brian Ferguson from 2021-12-17T08:26:56
In the final episode of season 1, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Brian Ferguson, a former US Navy SEAL and CEO of Arena Labs. From start to finish, this conversa...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Valerie Rusch from 2021-12-10T10:47:11
In the first episode of Season 2, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Valerie Rusch, esteemed medical researcher and thoracic surgeon from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City....
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The Resilient Surgeon: Oliver Burkeman from 2021-11-29T10:09:46
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews British journalist and best-selling author Oliver Burkeman. How can we make the most of our finite lives in a world of impossible demands and rele...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Christopher M. Barnes from 2021-11-22T13:33:32
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Christopher M. Barnes, PhD, professor of organizational behavior at the University of Washington and expert in the impact of sleep deprivation. Dr...
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STS Webinar Series: Tricuspid Valve Disease—Surgical or Transcatheter? from 2021-11-19T15:15:33
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, a multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the landscape of transcatheter devices and their place in tricuspid valve disease treatment. The program i...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Chris Germer from 2021-11-12T08:41:05
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Dr. Chris Germer—a clinical psychologist and thought leader on mindfulness and self-compassion. This in-depth conversation details the power of se...
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STS Webinar Series: Surgeons and Comprehensive Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer Patients from 2021-11-05T11:47:13
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, surgeons from different practice environments in the US and Canada share their experiences with establishing biomarker testing protocols for lung cance...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Wayne Sotile from 2021-10-29T10:23:01
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Dr. Wayne Sotile, an expert in resilience and work/life balance for high performing people and considered one of the world’s most seasoned clinici...
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STS Webinar Series: Transforming Pediatric&Congenital Heart Surgery Practice and Education from 2021-10-22T12:00:04
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, authors and editors of the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-book discuss the potential impact of such a comprehensive, interactive resource on congenital h...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Jud Brewer from 2021-10-15T07:38:39
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Dr. Jud Brewer—a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mast...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Suniya Luthar from 2021-10-01T08:37:32
In this episode, Dr. Maddaus interviews Dr. Suniya Luthar, professor emerita at the Teachers College, Columbia University, and expert on building supportive, authentic connections in the face of...
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STS Webinar Series: Patient Blood Management Guideline: A Discussion with the Authors from 2021-09-24T09:15:31
In the latest episode of the STS Webinar Series, an expert panel discusses findings and recommendations from a new Listen
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman from 2021-08-20T07:09:06
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, psychiatrist and author of the best-selling book, The Molecule of More. Why are we obsessed with the things we want and b...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Wendy Wood, PhD, MS from 2021-08-06T07:14:07
Forming good habits is hard and breaking bad habits can be even harder. In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks to social psychologist Wendy Wood about managing your ...
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Beyond the Abstract: Women in Thoracic Surgery Scholarship—Impact on Career Path and Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2021-07-30T07:06:44
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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How to Start a Surgeon-Led Lung Cancer Screening Program from 2021-07-23T10:05
In the latest episode of the STS Webinar Series, an expert panel discusses the surgeon’s role in program development and increasing screening rates. The discussion also includes a review of the ...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dorie Clark from 2021-07-23T07:35:15
In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews accomplished self-reinvention expert and communication coach Dorie Clark. Listeners learn why we “say yes to everything”—a habit that often result...
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The Resilient Surgeon: Dr. Monique Valcour from 2021-07-09T10:56:03
“The Resilient Surgeon” is a new program from the Society designed to inspire cardiothoracic surgeons to be their best selves, in and out of the OR, using scientifically proven tools and recover...
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STS Webinar Series—HVAD Is Off the Market - Now What? from 2021-06-30T08:22:06
Following the market removal of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system, surgeons and industry representatives from the US and Europe discuss patient care implications, including n...
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STS Webinar Series: Ask STS—A Town Hall with Surgeon Leaders from 2021-06-18T08:24:35
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, Society President Sean C. Grondin, MD, MPH, FRCSC, moderates an interactive Q&A session about issues facing the Society and the cardiothoracic surgery ...
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Beyond the Abstract: STS Advocacy Concerning CMS Reduction in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons from 2021-06-04T10:00:42
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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STS Webinar Series—The Resilient Surgeon: Strategies to Be Your Best Self, In and Out of the OR—No Matter What from 2021-05-21T08:07:23
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, Michael A. Maddaus MD, moderates a panel of game changers in the high-performance and wellness space, including a cardiothoracic surgeon, a former Navy...
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STS Webinar Series—ECMO Strategies during COVID from 2021-05-07T09:58:10
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) strategies during COVID are discussed in this spirited and fast-paced episode of the STS Webinar Series. J.W. Awori Hayanga, MD, MPH, and an esteemed p...
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Beyond the Abstract: Showcasing Your Cardiothoracic Training Program in the Virtual Era from 2021-04-29T07:09:09
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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STS Webinar Series—High-Impact Studies in Cardiac Surgery: Key Takeaways from 2021-04-23T14:04:37
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, and an expert panel engage in a lively and robust debate on takeaways from three recent and very prominent adult cardiac surgery...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee from 2021-04-16T08:41:53
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews accomplished thoracic surgical oncologist and clinical researcher Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee from City of Hope in Duarte, California. This episode e...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee from 2021-04-16T08:41:53
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews accomplished thoracic surgical oncologist and clinical researcher Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee from City of Hope in Duarte, California. This episode e...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Elaine Tseng from 2021-04-02T07:47:06
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Elaine Tseng from the University of California San Francisco. When it comes to the triple threat in academic surgery, Dr. Tseng “walks the wal...
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STS Webinar Series—E/M Coding in 2021: Changes in Documentation and Code Selection from 2021-03-29T15:03:19
New codes and code changes are now in effect related to office/outpatient visits. This podcast episode provides the audio from a webinar in which Aaron M. Cheng, MD, Francis C. Nichols III, MD, ...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Nguyen from 2021-03-19T08:22:14
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Tom Nguyen from the University of California San Francisco. Listeners will learn the details of Dr. Nguyen’s “classic immigrant story.” In 197...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Ourania Preventza from 2021-03-05T09:48:50
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Ourania Preventza, from Baylor College of Medicine. The awe-inspiring journey of Dr. Preventza—an internationally known expert in aortic surgery—...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Sidhu Gangadharan from 2021-02-19T10:27:45
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sidhu Gangadharan from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. Listeners will discover fascinating personal details abou...
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STS 2021: Thomas B. Ferguson Lecture from 2021-02-08T14:53:25
Three prestigious surgeons on three continents provided their “Personal Reflections from COVID-19” during the STS Annual Meeting Thomas B. Ferguson Lecture. The surgeons shared their experiences...
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STS 2021: Vivien T. Thomas Lecture from 2021-02-08T14:49:04
Quinn Capers IV, MD, presented the Vivien T. Thomas Lecture during the STS Annual Meeting. In his lecture, “The Long Shadow of Racism and Racial Bias in the Lack of Diversity,” Dr. Capers discus...
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STS 2021: C. Walton Lillehei Lecture from 2021-02-08T14:42:28
Paul G. Yock, MD, MA, presented the C. Walton Lillehei Lecture during the STS Annual Meeting. In his lecture, “The (Radically) Changing Landscape of Medical Technology Innovation,” Dr. Yock enco...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Melanie Edwards from 2021-02-05T11:22:40
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Melanie Edwards from Integrated Health Associates in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Listeners will learn about Dr. Edwards’s experiences as a woman of J...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Doug Wood from 2021-01-22T08:42:48
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews STS Past President Dr. Doug Wood. Described as the “embodiment of the academic quadruple threat—with excellence in clinical work, research, education...
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Beyond the Abstract: STS 2021 and Recommendations for Hosting a Virtual Surgical Meeting from 2021-01-18T08:22:36
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Shanda Blackmon from 2021-01-08T09:20:50
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Shanda Blackmon from the Mayo Clinic. Listeners will learn that Dr. Blackmon initially pursued a career in art, selling her paintings in the gall...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Varghese from 2020-12-28T10:23:33
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Tom Varghese from the University of Utah. Dr. Varghese shares captivating details of his “very unique life.” He was born in India, moved to th...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. David Tom Cooke from 2020-12-11T11:03:28
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. David Tom Cooke from UC Davis Health. Listeners will learn that Dr. Cooke grew up in Oakland, California, with parents who were both educators. S...
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STS COVID Series: Next Steps in Eradicating COVID-19: Emerging Treatments and Vaccines from 2020-12-11T10:31:38
In this episode of the STS COVID webinar series, Joseph A. Dearani, MD, Melanie A. Edwards, MD, and a panel of infectious disease experts from the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Mayo Clinic...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Leah Backhus from 2020-11-27T10:09:09
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews STS Director-at-Large Dr. Leah Backhus from Stanford Health Care. Listeners will learn how positive labels “slapped on” Dr. Backhus at a young age...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Doug Mathisen from 2020-11-13T08:30:36
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Doug Mathisen, STS Historian and Past President. Listeners will discover fascinating personal details about this surgeon leader, including how pl...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Joanna Chikwe from 2020-10-30T08:07:19
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Joanna Chikwe, chair of the Cardiac Surgery Department in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Listeners will learn that Dr. Chikwe grew...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Richard Prager from 2020-10-16T08:19:57
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Richard Prager, STS Past President and director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan. Listeners will learn that ...
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STS Summer Series—Surgical Specialties at Risk: How Medicare Cuts to Surgery Will Affect You and Your Patients from 2020-10-07T09:50:31
In this episode of the STS Summer Series, Keith S. Naunheim, MD, and a panel of experts in health policy, advocacy, and public relations discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plan...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Robert Higgins from 2020-10-02T08:21:37
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Robert Higgins, STS Past President and surgeon-in-chief at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Listeners will discover that Dr. Higgins was jus...
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Same Surgeon, Different Light: Series Introduction from 2020-10-02T07:19:21
“Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a new program from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks...
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STS Summer Series: Controversial Cases in Mitral Disease–Surgical and Transcatheter Treatments from 2020-09-25T10:21:24
In this episode of the STS Summer Series, Gorav Ailawadi, MD, MBA, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, and an expert panel debate the merits of surgical versus transcatheter treatments and review challenging m...
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STS Summer Series: Addressing the Cardiac Surgery Opioid Crisis from 2020-08-28T08:40:10
In this episode of the STS Summer Series, Rakesh C. Arora, MD, PhD, and Michael C. Grant, MD, MSE, moderate a panel of experts in Addressing the Cardiac Surgery Opioid Crisis. Two short presenta...
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STS Summer Series: Pulmonary Metastasectomy from 2020-07-31T09:23:06
In this episode of the STS Summer Series, Bernard J. Park, MD, and Dirk E.M. Van Raemdonck, MD, PhD, moderate a multidisciplinary panel of experts in a discussion about Pulmonary Metastasectomy....
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Beyond the Abstract: Does Tweeting Improve Citations? One-Year Results from the TSSMN Prospective Randomized Trial from 2020-07-23T07:22:20
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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STS Summer Series: SAVR vs. TAVR: Controversial Cases and Insights from the Experts from 2020-07-17T08:59:20
In this episode of the STS Summer Series, Gorav Ailawadi, MD, MBA, and Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, moderate a panel of cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists as they review challenging cases of aort...
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Beyond the Abstract: Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Pandemics, Ethical Considerations from 2020-07-13T11:38:11
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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STS Summer Series: Clinical Research in VHD during COVID: Adapting to a Dynamic and Multifaceted Pandemic from 2020-07-09T09:26:02
STS/ACC TVT Registry leaders—Vinod H. Thourani, MD, and John D. Carroll, MD—moderate a panel of investigators, representatives from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and industry about val...
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STS Summer Series: Economic Impact of COVID and Implications for the Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2020-07-03T08:00:48
STS President Joseph A. Dearani, MD, moderates a panel discussion that includes surgeons, a hospital executive, and a health care consultant on the economic impact of COVID and its implications ...
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STS Summer Series: How I Learned Robotic Cardiac Surgery from 2020-06-19T08:24:19
T. Sloane Guy, MD, MBA, and Husam H. Balkhy, MD, moderate a discussion with surgeons who are experts in robotic cardiac procedures. They talk about how they got started in robotic surgery, the i...
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Beyond the Abstract: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2019 Annual Report: The Changing Landscape of Devices and Indications from 2020-06-12T08:52:23
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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STS Summer Series: Early Career Surgeons, COVID-19, and the Future from 2020-06-05T08:41
STS President Joseph A. Dearani, MD, and Mara B. Antonoff, MD, moderate an interactive panel discussion with early career cardiothoracic surgeons about how COVID has affected their scope of work...
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Beyond the Abstract: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Thoracic Surgery Practice and Access Task Force—2019 Workforce Report from 2020-06-03T12:31:53
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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Beyond the Abstract: Does tumor FDG-PET Avidity Represent Enhanced Glycolytic Metabolism in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer? from 2020-05-29T07:49:25
The death rate from cancer has steadily declined over the past 25 years; however, worldwide there were 9.6 million deaths in 2018, with lung cancer still number one among all cancer types. In th...
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Beyond the Abstract: Pain and Opioid Use After Thoracic Surgery from 2020-05-12T06:40:24
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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The Future of Mitral Valve Repair from 2020-04-21T13:40:46
Managing and treating mitral valve disease have both changed radically over the past few years and now include transcatheter as well as surgical approaches. What does the future hold for mitral ...
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Appropriate Use of Robotics in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2020-04-13T07:45:44
Robotics is being called the “fourth industrial revolution." For some cardiothoracic surgeons, robotics means smaller, faster, and easier, resulting in patients getting out of the hospital soone...
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Beyond the Abstract: COVID-19 Guidance for Triage of Operations for Thoracic Malignancies from 2020-04-10T10:51:23
Among the proactive steps that the Society is taking to help its members and other health care professionals deal with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic it is developing guidance documents—one for ...
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STS Responds to the COVID 19 Crisis from 2020-03-31T13:59:08
STS President Joseph A. Dearani, MD, updates members on the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how the Society is supporting cardiothoracic surgeons and patients.
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Young Professors: Insights and Tips for Early and Mid-Career Faculty from 2020-03-29T05:34:35
For cardiothoracic surgeons who are hoping to advance in their careers, it’s often difficult to balance clinical work with the scholarly activities that are necessary for promotion in a modern a...
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2020-03-23T08:21:32
Cardiothoracic surgeons are studying the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve risk prediction in the hopes that patient outcomes also will improve. Arman Kili...
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Expanding the Pool of Heart and Lungs for Organ Donors from 2020-03-16T09:18:47
More than 100,000 people in the United States currently are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, including 5,000 people on the transplant list for a heart and/or lungs, according to the Un...
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Recognizing and Treating the Frail Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient from 2020-03-09T07:27:28
Understanding a patient’s frailty index is an important part of assessing the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure for a cardiothoracic surgery patient. Frailty sometimes is measured by a ...
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What Is the Best Way to Treat Heart Disease? from 2020-03-02T08:23:10
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of people around the world, with approximately 18 million deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization. Treatment options for heart disease...
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Strategies for Surgeons to Prevent Burnout from 2020-02-24T09:40:16
Cardiothoracic surgeons are at significant risk of burnout because of long work hours, delayed career gratification, complex health care, intense personality, and poor work-life balance. In fact...
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The Changing Landscape of Tobacco Use from 2020-02-18T07:51:19
The biggest threat to lung health in the current era is vaping. Shanda H. Blackmon, MD, MPH, moderates a discussion about the changing landscape of tobacco use, which includes vaping as the new ...
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Which Low-Risk Patients Should Receive TAVR? from 2020-02-10T15:21
The FDA recently expanded the indications for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to include patients at low surgical risk, but experts are urging caution about which low-risk patients...
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The NextGen STS National Database Is Finally Here from 2020-02-03T15:47:46
More than 2 years in the making, the first phase of the next generation STS National Database launched during the STS Annual Meeting in New Orleans (January 2020). The phase 1 rollout includes a...
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Beyond the Abstract: The Future is Now from 2020-01-16T15:47:07
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and though...
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Beyond the Abstract: Understanding and remediating lapses in professionalism from 2020-01-14T16:06:18
When physicians regularly exhibit a lack of civility and respect, patient safety and quality of care are compromised. The latest episode of “Beyond the Abstract,” from The Annals of Thoracic Sur...
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Beyond the Abstract: The Resilience Bank Account from 2019-12-02T10:45:47
The numerous professional and personal stressors experienced by cardiothoracic surgeons can—if not well managed—lead to errors in clinical judgment, burnout, early departure from practice, healt...
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Beyond the Abstract: Attrition of the Cardiothoracic Surgeon-Scientist from 2019-08-09T08:59:53
Are surgeon-scientists a dying breed? Dr. John Ikonomidis is the lead author of a new paper that explores the decline of surgeons who are applying for and receiving grants, publishing less, and ...
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Beyond the Abstract: Reporting on the STS Intermacs and Pedimacs Databases from 2019-06-25T14:03:16
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, Annals Deputy Editor, Digital Media and Digital Scholarship, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind an article in The Annals of Th...
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Finding Your First Job in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2019-04-29T06:59:35
The job market for cardiothoracic surgeons is more promising now than it has been in decades. So how can residents and fellows be successful in finding that first job? Vinay Badhwar, MD asks sea...
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Should Robotics Be Part of Cardiothoracic Surgery Training? from 2019-04-22T06:59:59
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-trainin...
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The Value of the STS National Database—It’s Much More than Star Ratings from 2019-04-12T14:36:32
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 ...
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Breaking the Demographic and Cultural Barriers to Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials from 2019-04-08T08:06:51
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...
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The Surgical Challenges Involved with Treating Infective Endocarditis from 2019-04-01T13:31:03
Endocarditis is one of the most challenging infections to treat for cardiothoracic surgeons, and the opioid epidemic has led to a staggering increase in the number of infective endocarditis case...
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The Risks and Benefits of Media Exposure for Cardiothoracic Surgeons from 2019-03-25T12:36:40
Media coverage can be a powerful way for cardiothoracic surgeons to help more patients and their families understand important health care information. But how can you handle a reporter’s tough ...
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STS Provides Personal Performance Data to Cardiac Surgeons from 2019-03-15T09:50:13
The Society is offering a new opportunity for self-assessment and quality improvement in cardiothoracic surgery—surgeon-specific outcomes reports from the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD). ...
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How to Develop a Productive Mentor/Mentee Relationship from 2019-03-08T14:43:37
Some of the most successful cardiothoracic surgeons credit mentors for part of their achievements. Whether you are still in training, an early careerist, or a senior surgeon, taking part in a pr...
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Preparing for AI and New Cyber Threats in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2019-03-05T08:44:08
Artificial intelligence and electronic health technologies are changing how physicians conceptualize and treat diseases. Although these futuristic advancements are leading to improvements in qua...
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Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2019-02-20T15:26:08
The opioid epidemic, especially in the United States, has prompted many physicians to re-evaluate their prescription writing habits when it comes to narcotics. Because pain management is an impo...
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Current Advances in Lung Cancer Early Detection and Therapy from 2019-02-15T12:17:54
Lung cancer morbidity and mortality remains high in the United States and beyond despite major changes over the past few years in early detection and treatment for advanced disease. Dr. Douglas ...
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Maintaining Good Relationships with Referring Physicians from 2019-02-11T09:01:43
An important element of building and maintaining a successful cardiothoracic surgery practice is the relationship with referring physicians such as cardiologists and primary care physicians. Dr....
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TAVR and the Value of the STS/ACC TVT Registry from 2019-02-05T13:52:35
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reevaluating the scientific evidence supporting volume requirements for hospitals and heart team members who perform transcatheter aortic valve re...
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Beyond the Abstract: Culture of Safety and Gender Inclusion in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2018-12-13T10:32:10
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, Annals Deputy Editor, Digital Media and Digital Scholarship, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind an article in The Annals of Th...
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Beyond the Abstract: Individual Surgeon Performance in Adult Cardiac Surgery from 2018-10-30T11:44:02
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, Annals Deputy Editor, Digital Media and Digital Scholarship, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind an article in The Annals of Th...
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Introduction to the New “Beyond the Abstract” Program from 2018-10-30T11:38:37
The Society has expanded its Surgical Hot Topics podcast series with a new program called “Beyond the Abstract.” Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, Annals Deputy Editor, Digital Media and...
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How to Recruit More Women Into Surgery from 2018-06-19T12:47:51
Women make up 46% of medical school graduates; however, only 22% of cardiothoracic surgery trainees are women. Of the 8,617 people who have been certified by The American Board of Thoracic Surge...
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Eye of the Beholder: The Reinvention of Seeing from 2018-06-15T08:02:34
Cardiothoracic surgeons and their professional societies must be leaders in accountability and transparency. In his Presidential Address at the 2018 STS Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florid...
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STS Key Contacts: Advocates for Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2018-06-07T08:41:49
One way that cardiothoracic surgeons can have a direct impact on federal policy affecting the specialty is by participating in the STS Key Contact program, which offers grassroots advocacy oppor...
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Quality and Innovation in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Colliding Imperatives? from 2018-06-01T10:40:13
The fine line between delivering quality treatment and embracing innovation may sometimes make cardiothoracic surgeons feel trapped between conflicting goals. In his Presidential Address at the ...
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Innovation for Life from 2018-05-25T08:03:16
Even though an operation or a process has been around for a long time and may seem "normal," an innovative idea can change it all. In his Presidential Address at the 2016 STS Annual Meeting in P...
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A New Global Health Crisis from 2018-05-18T08:33:01
Over the last several decades, deaths from noncommunicable diseases—including cardiovascular disease and lung and esophageal cancer—have increased in the developing world. In his Presidential Ad...
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Take It to the Limit from 2018-05-11T10:12:46
Taking it to the limit is what cardiothoracic surgery has done for the past 50 years and what STS has done on behalf of the specialty for that same half century; however, some things that once m...
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How to Successfully Implement Surgical Innovations and New Technologies into Practice from 2018-05-04T08:42:41
Health care 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 c...
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The Consequences of Refusing Surgery from 2018-04-27T08:53:16
Two studies presented at the recent STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in youn...
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Discrepancies Between Evidence-Based and Real-World Practices from 2018-04-20T08:08:46
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? Juan A. Sanchez, MD mod...
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Evolving Trends in TAVR from 2018-04-13T08:18:53
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 procedu...
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Mentorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2018-04-06T08:01:59
Mentorship is an important component to success for many up-and-coming cardiothoracic surgeons. For established surgeons, being a good mentor is equally as important. Vinay Badhwar, MD moderates...
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The Debate Over Exercise Restrictions in Cardiac Surgery from 2018-03-30T08:08:32
Should patients remain active before, during, and after cardiac surgery? Some surgeons have opposing views. Thomas G. Gleason, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh, and Edward P. Chen, MD, from...
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The STS National Database Expands from 2018-03-23T07:56:25
The STS National Database recently expanded to include a registry for clinical outcomes of patients who receive a mechanical circulatory support device to treat advanced heart failure. The STS I...
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Emerging Game-Changing Technologies in the Management of Lung Cancer from 2018-03-16T08:04:47
New technologies and innovative treatments are making it easier to successfully diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer. Douglas E. Wood, MD (University of Washington) moderates a discussio...
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Transcatheter-Based Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement from 2018-03-09T09:21:54
The latest advances in mitral valve repair and replacement include a shift toward the transseptal platform. Gorav Ailawadi, Vinay Badhwar, Steven F. Bolling, and T. Sloan Guy discuss how cathete...
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Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons from 2018-03-02T14:27:17
Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons. Five cardiothoracic surgeons and a fourth-year medical stude...
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Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass from 2018-02-21T15:59:16
In January, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology released a clinical practice guideline on the...
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Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2018-02-15T08:23:51
Recognizing the growing diversity of the population and patients in the US, STS created a special Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion to help cultivate an environment of inclusion and diversit...
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How the Opioid Crisis Is Affecting Cardiothoracic Surgery from 2018-02-09T09:31:55
Opioid addiction is a national epidemic. Moderator Keith S. Naunheim, MD and panelists Alexander A. Brescia, MD, David T. Cooke, MD, and James D. Luketich, MD discuss how the crisis is affecting ca...
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