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STS President Dr. @BadhwarVinay shares the latest efforts advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care—from national advocacy for early lung cancer detection to support for the multidisciplinary heart team model. #CTsurgery
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
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Advancing cardiothoracic surgeons' delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Vivien Thomas pioneered tetralogy of Fallot repair, combating hemorrhagic shock, the 1st successful defibrillator, and more. Yet he was paid as a janitor and couldn't use the hospital front entrance. Hear his legacy: bit.ly/3RLGU00 #TheFaceofCTSurgery #blackhistorymonth
- STS is thrilled to announce that Dr. @JoChikweMD has been named Editor-in-Chief of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (@annalsthorsurg). “This is an exhilarating time to run a journal of this caliber,” said Dr. Chikwe (@CedarsSinai). Read more details. bit.ly/3s2trX1
- The Society extends its condolences to the family and colleagues of Dr. Francis Robicsek, who passed away last week. The renowned cardiac surgeon requested to be buried in scrubs, considered the uniform of doctors. "In scrubs, there to serve patients." cnn.it/2XdXewp
- Dr. Bartley Griffith performed a “first-in-the-world surgery” that will offer “an important new option for #patients in the future.” The @UMmedschool & @UMMC team completed a transplant of a genetically modified pig’s heart, saving the patient’s life. bit.ly/3tfYDCM
- Vivien Thomas, a Black surgical technician with only a high school education, pioneered tetralogy of Fallot repair, the first successful defibrillator, and more. Learn about his legacy: bit.ly/3uJUB8K #TheFaceofCTSurgery #BlackHistoryMonth2024
- The Society extends its sincerest condolences to the family and colleagues of Dr. James Tweddell, who passed away after a brave battle w/ cancer. Considered a modern-day giant in congenital heart surgery, he will be deeply missed. Dr. Tweddell was 62.
- Meet our new STS President @jennaromano, who was officially confirmed at this morning's business meeting. She is the first woman to hold the office in our 60-year history. Congratulations! @umichmedicine @MottChildren @WomenInThoracic #CTsurgery bit.ly/3vU3ZH1
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is saddened to announce the sudden passing of its Immediate Past President, Sean C. Grondin, MD, MPH, FRCSC. Dr. Grondin was a skilled and thoughtful thoracic surgeon, teacher, mentor, and leader who will be greatly missed. bit.ly/3AjF4fn
- “This will be the first of many,” said STS member Dr. Harold Roberts after performing a heart surgery w/his daughter, @SophiaHRoberts, who is a CT surgeon in training. This father-daughter duo work together at @BarnesJewish. Read the inspiring story. bit.ly/3Oua8Of
- Congrats to @roberthiggins32 from @HopkinsMedicine on his election as the new STS President! #STS2019
- Congratulations to the recipients of the Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Award! We celebrate their excellence in clinical practice, integrity, leadership, creativity, and expertise in carrying out day-to-day duties and supporting the specialty. @WomenInThoracic
- STS launches its next-generation Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator. With a mobile-friendly, intuitive user design, it brings the power of big data to the fingertips of medical providers to improve decision-making and advance patient care. Learn more. bit.ly/3Y7g2e1
- Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates heart surgeon René Favaloro, MD, on what would have been his 96th bday. He is best known for his work with coronary artery bypass surgery—a technique he described in a 1967 landmark article in @annalsthorsurg. bit.ly/2NPooXi
