Cardiovascular Surgery

This channel includes news and new technology innovations for cardiac surgery. This includes coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) and surgical valve replacements.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine published a study in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography showing that transesophageal echocardiography-guided transcatheter structural intervention was associated with a major complication in 3.6 percent of patients.

News | Cardiovascular Surgery

Study Shows One in 25 Patients Undergoing Transesophageal Echocardiography-guided Transcatheter Structural Cardiac Intervention Suffered a Major Complication

March 15, 2023 — Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine published ...

March 15, 2023

Newer technique is equally safe and effective when performed by experienced surgeons, according to investigators

News | Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

March 5, 2023 — In the largest randomized trial conducted to compare minimally invasive and conventional cardiac ...

March 05, 2023

News | ACC

GE HealthCare to Present Continuum of Care Innovations in Cardiology at ACC.23/WCC

March 4, 2023 — GE HealthCare will present its latest technologies and innovations for use during the critical planning ...

March 04, 2023

Data show IVC filter use led to few adverse events, even when used prophylactically

News | Interventional Radiology

New study demonstrates inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are safe and effective way to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE)

February 23, 2023 — Few adverse events are connected to the use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters to help prevent deep ...

February 23, 2023

Keith Lowry, 68, of Dunbar, Pa is recovering well from the procedure.

News | Artificial Heart

Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute Completes 500th Heart Transplant

February 17, 2023 — Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Cardiovascular Institute reached a significant milestone in cardiac ...

February 17, 2023

News | Cardiovascular Business

Renowned Cardiologist Honored for Medical Contributions in Heart Transplantation

February 17, 2023 — Internationally recognized cardiologist in heart transplantation Jon Kobashigawa, MD, director of ...

February 17, 2023

A scientific session devoted to identifying and closing gaps in health care took place January 21, 2023, at the 59th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

News | Cardiovascular Surgery

STS Annual Meeting Session Rallies Proven Methods to Combat Racial, Gender Disparities in Heart and Lung Disease

February 7, 2023 — A scientific session devoted to identifying and closing gaps in health care took place January 21 ...

February 07, 2023

Dr. Iani Patsias is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist within the Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, FL).

News | Heart Failure

Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute Utilizes New Monitoring Technologies to Benefit Heart Failure Patients

February 2, 2023 — Technology is continuously evolving, and so is the approach taken by transplant cardiologists at Memo ...

February 02, 2023

This image shows the mitral valve of the heart of a mouse that lacks the serotonin transporter (SERT) gene. The valve was stained with prico-sirius red to show collagen. SERT knockout mice had a thickened mitral valve compared to normal mice. Image courtesy of Columbia University Irving Medical Center

News | Cardiovascular Surgery

Columbia Researchers Find Link Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease

January 31, 2023 — Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially accelerate a cardiac condition ...

January 31, 2023

Leakage of the mitral valve due to degenerative prolapse is a common condition known as primary mitral regurgitation (MR).

News | Heart Failure

New Data Clarifies Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients with Mitral Valve Disease

January 24, 2023 — Leakage of the mitral valve due to degenerative prolapse is a common condition known as primary ...

January 24, 2023

News | Cardiovascular Business

Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, Elected president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

January 24, 2023 — Cardiothoracic surgeon Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, from MedStar Health, was elected President of The ...

January 24, 2023

A study of more than 100,000 patients has revealed that, for patients with blockages in multiple arteries, those who opt for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are less likely to die from their condition, less likely to need additional surgery, and less likely to have a heart attack than patients who choose to undergo a stent procedure.

News | Stents

Patients with Multiple Artery Blockages Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Fare Better, Live Longer than Those Who Opt for Stenting

January 23, 2023 — A study of more than 100,000 patients has revealed that, for patients with blockages in multiple ...

January 23, 2023

News | Heart Valve Technology

Risk of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair for Primary Mitral Regurgitation

January 23, 2023 — Leakage of the mitral valve due to degenerative prolapse is a common condition known as primary ...

January 23, 2023

Patients seen at transplant centers had almost 80% higher odds to receive “bridge-to-transplant” designation

News | Heart Failure

Medicare Policy Change Could Increase Inequity in Heart Transplant Access, Study Finds

January 13, 2023 — A change to Medicare policy surrounding heart transplant may lead to increased inequities in access ...

January 13, 2023

The ensemble delivery system of the Melody valve.

News | Pediatric Cardiology

New Pediatric Investigation Article Reviews the Potential of Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement for Congenital Heart Disorders

January 6, 2023 — Patients with congenital heart diseases often suffer from obstructions in the right ventricular ...

January 06, 2023