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2010 Heart Valve Summit

The Heart Valve Summit provides an in-depth look at valvular heart disease from both a cardiology and surgical point-of-view. It takes place October 7 - 9 2010, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Management of Hyperhidrosis Survey Results
27-May-2010

Thoracic Portal

Review the results of the recently completed Thoracic Portal Survey on management of hyperhidrosis, and learn how your management compares to that of your colleagues.

MedCalc iPhone App
26-May-2010

MedCalc

MedCalc provides a comprehensive list of medical formulas from “A-a O2 Gradient” to “Wells Score for Pulmonary Embolus.” It is available in four languages and supports both US and SI units.

10th Symposium on Aortic Valve Reconstructive Surgery
25-May-2010

AORTIC VALVE

June 25th and 26th, 2010, Brussels, Belgium. The symposium will focus on the diagnosis and surgical aspects of aortic valve and root disease.

STS Legislative Advocacy Workshop
25-May-2010

STS

June 13-15, 2010, Washington, DC. Scheduled speakers will discuss the November mid-term elections that will determine which party controls Congress

Surgical Implantation of Cardiowest Total Artificial Heart
20-May-2010

A new video of implantation of the CardioWest TAH, a biventricular orthotopic pneumatic pulsatile pump that replaces native ventricles and valves and is approved as a bridge to heart transplatation

Endovascular Literature Watch
19-May-2010

The 2010 first quarter Endovascular Literature Watch is now available

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
17-May-2010

WJPCHS

WJPCHS is a new print and online journal for those interested in congenital heart disease, surgical therapy, and current research

Benson R. Wilcox, MD, 1932-2010
14-May-2010

Benson R. Wilcox, MD

Dr. Wilcox, a heart surgeon who served 29 years as chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, died May 11, 2010, at his home

International Traveling Fellowship
13-May-2010

EBDVSS

The Edward B. Diethrich Vascular Surgical Society Fellowship was established to broaden the educational experience of a cardiac or vascular surgical resident interested in endovascular surgery

Combined Video Assisted Lobectomy and En Bloc Vertebral Resection for a T4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
11-May-2010

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This case illustrates that minimally invasive techniques may be applied to patients with advanced lung cancers to reduce patient morbidity

90th AATS Annual Meeting Highlights
07-May-2010

AATS

The 2010 meeting, which took place from May 1 – 5, 2010, was a tremendous success attracting over 2,650 thoracic surgeons and other professionals specializing in cardiothoracic surgery

Take the New Survey: Management of Empyema
06-May-2010

Thoracic Portal

Patients with early stage empyema are treated by a variety of specialists and techniques--the new Thoracic Portal survey addresses treatment and current management practices for empyema

CTSNet Wiki Notes Available as iPhone App
21-April-2010

CTSNet iPhone Wiki

CTSNet Wiki Notes is now available as an application for the iPhone and is available free of charge on the Apple iTunes store

STS 46th Annual Meeting - Online
04-April-2010

STS is pleased to announce STS 46th Annual Meeting Online - a new educational product that affords you the opportunity to earn CME credit at home or in the office!

Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in a Patient with Bicuspid Aortic Valve
29-March-2010

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This new video demonstrates a valve sparing aortic root replacement procedure using a reimplantation technique in the setting of bicuspid aortic valve

Mitral Valve Repair for Rheumatic Disease
25-March-2010

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This video illustrates new techniques for repair of rheumatic mitral stenosis and regurgitation that allow the majority of rheumatic valves to undergo satisfactory autologous reconstruction

Treatment of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm through left thoracotomy on a “beating” heart
18-March-2010

Preoperative CT scan

Patient with a large pseudoaneurysm of the inferior wall of the left ventricle underwent resection of the pseudoaneurysm and reconstruction of the left ventricle while beating heart was maintained

Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion Survey Results
15-March-2010

Thoracic Portal

Review results of the survey on management of malignant pleural effusion and learn about current clinical care practices for this problem

University of California, Davis Medical Center Residency Program Profile
12-March-2010

This program offers close interaction with faculty and a breadth of clinical exposure in the three disciplines of thoracic, adult cardiac, and pediatric cardiac surgery

The Cardiovascular Hybrid OR–Clinical & Technical Considerations
12-March-2010

Hybrid OR

In hybrid ORs angiographic 3D imaging capabilities are required. Due to the technical complexity and the multitude of users and procedures, careful planning is key for every hybrid room project.

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