<ѻý>Alternatives to Open-Heart Surgery Pushing Surgeons to Do Betterѻý> Old techniques get a makeover Jul 02, 2019
<ѻý>Another Tricuspid Repair System Shows Promiseѻý> Device is designed for individual leaflet capture Jun 17, 2019
<ѻý>Low-Risk TAVR: Listen to the Echo Parametersѻý> Smaller annuli may benefit more from transcatheter valves Jun 17, 2019
<ѻý>Makeover for TAVR Valves: Lower Profiles, Better Sealingѻý> Design features suggest several possibilities for improvement over current devices Jun 14, 2019
<ѻý>TAVR in Low-Risk Patients: Meta-Analyses Have Their Sayѻý> Improved outcomes overall, but not without downsides Jun 14, 2019
<ѻý>TAVR Operators Urged to Tread Carefully on BASILICAѻý> TVT Registry to start collecting data on technique's use Jun 12, 2019
<ѻý>Cancer Surgery Refusal Remains a Problemѻý> Older, unmarried, African-American patients more likely to say 'no' Jun 04, 2019
<ѻý>Slicer Seen Boosting Leaflet Mobility in Aortic Stenosisѻý> Study shows feasibility of novel treatment for calcified aortic stenosis May 24, 2019
<ѻý>New Device Lets TAVR Treat Aortic Regurgitationѻý> Early data favor newer-generation device May 23, 2019
<ѻý>Aortic Stenosis: Watchful Waiting Works Only for So Longѻý> Study supports timely aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients Mar 22, 2019
<ѻý>Bicuspid Anatomy Not Necessarily a Disadvantage for TAVRѻý> Do these registry findings warrant a randomized trial? Mar 18, 2019
<ѻý>Antibacterial Envelope Cuts Heart Device Infectionsѻý> Adjunctive use resulted in 40% lower incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic devices infection versus only standard care Mar 17, 2019
<ѻý>Low-Risk TAVR at Least as Good as Surgery in Pivotal Trialsѻý> Evolut, PARTNER 3 trials called "game changers" Mar 16, 2019 video
<ѻý>ISET: Glue Works When Coils Failѻý> Off-label cyanoacrylate fills in the gaps in difficult endoleaks Feb 01, 2019
<ѻý>Women Gain in Thoracic Surgery But Lag on Research Frontѻý> Men keep firm grip on STS research presentations Jan 31, 2019
<ѻý>Post-CABG On-Table Extubation Tied to Less Hospital Timeѻý> Average length of stay was 5.6 days for OTE patients Jan 31, 2019
<ѻý>Cue the Fireworks: Cardiac Surgery in July Might Not Be a Killerѻý> Rookie thoracic surgeons don't appear to worsen outcomes Jan 30, 2019
<ѻý>Lungs Donated After Opioid Overdose Do Wellѻý> Similar survival seen for growing number of overdose donor organs Jan 30, 2019
<ѻý>Most Female Thoracic Surgeons Report Sexual Harassment on Jobѻý> Survey finds shocking 81% say #UsToo Jan 29, 2019
<ѻý>Tweet This! Savvy Twitter Usage Linked to Bigger Research Profilesѻý> Social media engagement may boost citation indexes, or vice versa Jan 28, 2019
<ѻý>TAVR Learning Curve May Fade With Newer Deviceѻý> Volume-outcomes relationship not evident with Sapien 3 valves Jan 28, 2019
<ѻý>Autologous Blood Use Better for Cardiac Surgeries?ѻý> Intra-operative strategy associated with fewer post-op transfusions, shorter stays Jan 28, 2019
<ѻý>Revascularization for Silent Ischemia Linked to Better Outcomesѻý> Registry suggests much lower MI risk for asymptomatic stable disease Jan 17, 2019
<ѻý>AHA: Stem Cells No Help in LVAD Patientsѻý> Mesenchymal precursor cells didn't boost wean rates from heart assist devices Nov 13, 2018 video
<ѻý>AHA: CABG Still Better for Multivessel Disease in Diabetesѻý> FREEDOM trial extension suggests lower long-term mortality vs stents Nov 12, 2018 video
<ѻý>TCT: 10 Years On, Surgery for Left Main Disease Edges Stentingѻý> Separate studies suggest some groups do better with CABG Sep 25, 2018
<ѻý>TCT: TAVR's Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch Problem Gets Airingѻý> It's not just a surgical issue, according to TVT Registry data Sep 24, 2018 video
<ѻý>ESC: Restrictive Transfusion Deemed Safe in Cardiac Surgery Patientsѻý> Restrictive strategy superior in those ages ≥75, according to TRICS III trial Aug 26, 2018
<ѻý>Cath Lab Recap: Intracardiac Echo; Safe Late Lumen Loss Limitѻý> Interventional cardiology news to note Aug 23, 2018
<ѻý>Melody Valve Safe for Native RVOT Defectsѻý> Sizing still presents challenges for novel approach Aug 02, 2018
<ѻý>TAVR Growing Even in Younger Age Groupsѻý> National trends seen across ages through 2015 likely have continued Jul 26, 2018
<ѻý>Surveillance Not Resection Called Best For Subsolid Lung Nodulesѻý> Opacities tied to increase in lung cancers, but never fatal during a decade of follow-up Jul 25, 2018
<ѻý>Proteinuria Flags Risk for Post-Op Kidney Injuryѻý> Even trace levels of urinary protein tied to elevated rate of acute renal impairment Jul 05, 2018
<ѻý>Post-Op VTE Risk Up After Intra-Op Blood Transfusionѻý> Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism more common within 30 days Jun 14, 2018
<ѻý>Keytruda Alone Bests Chemo in Advanced NSCLCѻý> Monotherapy boosts survival in patients with low PD-L1, no EGFR or ALK alterations Jun 04, 2018
<ѻý>Pilot Study Hints at IABP Benefit for Some STEMI Patientsѻý> Trend toward better prognosis in those with persistent post-PCI ischemia May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Perioperative Beta Blockers Trade Fewer MIs for More Deathsѻý> Issue of safety highlighted again in POISE analysis Mar 12, 2018
<ѻý>Paraplegic PCI; Sonic Renal Denervation; Temporary Polymer in T2Dѻý> Exploratory studies of note at the CRT meeting Mar 08, 2018
<ѻý>Sapien 3 Evolves Into Novel Mitral Valve Deviceѻý> No left ventricular outflow tract obstruction seen with novel approach Mar 05, 2018