submit url • add directory • doctor
Related Topics:
Cardiovascular DisordersCardiology
Thoracic surgery
Heart Disease :: Conditions and Diseases
Today's News:
All Cardiothoracic Surgery Jobs
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Endovascular Skills Needed in Scenic Coastal Oregon - Close to PAC-10 Un :: Oregon :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512123 Opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon, with Endovascular training and skills. Prefer recently trained surgeons and prefer a 2009 or 2010 grad. No J1s
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Full Time Staff Position - North of New York City :: New York :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512841 Board Certified Thoracic-CVT Surgeon Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon required Vascular skills desirable Competitive salary and benefits package Great location outside of Metro area -
Academic Transplant Surgery - Heart / Lung Opportunity in the Sunshine State :: Florida :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512670 Transplant Surgery opportunity Academic employed position with the medical center Competitive salary and benefits package Growing academic program Excellent Metro Location Must be Fellowship
UPHS - Penn Cardiac Care Newsletter
Penn Cardiac Care Ranked 12th in Nation
Penn Cardiac Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has been ranked 12th in the nation, and best in the Philadelphia region, for heart care and heart surgery by U.S.News and World Report's 2008 Best Hospitals ranking. Since 1990, U.S.News has published this annual special issue, which provides a ranking of hospital quality of care on a nationwide basis and is meant to help consumers make informed decisions when looking for hospital care.
Join the 2008 Start Heart Walk
The 10th Annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Citizen’s Bank Park - Home to our own Philadelphia Phillies! We encourage you to join Penn’s Heart Walk team today! Your participation will help support Penn Cardiac Care and the American Heart Association’s efforts to develop programs and research dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for heart disease and stroke. These issues truly affect our business and touch our families, friends, associates, and the communities we serve.
Penn Cardiovascular Institute
Over the past decade, cardiovascular research and clinical care at the University of Pennsylvania has grown tremendously with many nationally and internationally recognized research and clinical programs. The Penn Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) was established in 2005 to build bridges between scientists and clinicians. This collaborative spirit has facilitated the development of novel treatments and therapies, which patients at Penn have been among the first in the world to benefit from. Our researchers and clinicians continue to discover new breakthroughs that lead to life-saving procedures, devices and medications that will positively impact the care of individuals with cardiovascular disease.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery current issue
Thomas B. Ferguson, MD: Recipient, 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award American Association for Thoracic Surgery [Lifetime Achievement Award]
Cox, J. L.
The quality conundrum [Presidential Address]
Spray, T. L.
The STICH trial: Misguided conclusions [Expert Commentary]
Buckberg, G. D., Athanasuleas, C. L.
Simulation in cardiothoracic surgery: A paradigm shift in education? [Editorial]
Raemer, D. B.
Is transapical aortic valve implantation really less invasive than minimally invasive aortic valve replacement? [Acquired Cardiovascular Disease]
Zierer, A., Wimmer-Greinecker, G., Martens, S., Moritz, A., Doss, M. Background Transcatheter valve implants currently draw their justification for use from reduction of perioperative risk. However, patient age and comorbidities are independent predictors of adverse outcome after aortic valve replacement, regardless of surgical approach. Therefore, it is unclear whether transapical aortic valve implantation really improves outcomes in high-risk patients. Methods We included a total of 51 high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. Patients were allocated to transapical aortic valve implantation (n = 21) or minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via a partial upper sternotomy (n = 30), in a nonrandomized fashion. Patient age, preoperative comorbidities, and perioperative risk, expressed as logistic EuroSCORE (38% ± 14% vs 35% ± 9%), were matched between the 2 groups. Results Early morbidity and mortality were comparable between groups, but transapical aortic valve implantation was associated with shorter operative time (P = .004), ventilation time (P < .001), intensive care unit stay (P < .001), and hospital stay (P < .001). Thirty-day mortality was 14% (n = 3) in the transcatheter group versus 10% (n = 3) in the surgical group. After a mean follow-up of 12 ± 4 months (100% complete), there were a total of 5 (24%) deaths in the transapical group versus 5 (17%) deaths in the open surgery group. There was 1 intraoperative death in the transapical group versus none in the surgery group. In the transapical group, there were 2 re-explorations for bleeding, 2 intraoperative conversions, 1 case of prosthesis migration, and 2 impairments of coronary arteries. The surgery group included 1 re-exploration, 1 stroke, 1 pacemaker implantation for complete atrioventricular block, and 3 cases of atrial fibrillation. Conclusions Current data suggest a faster postoperative recovery after transapical aortic valve implantation, with early and late morbidity and mortality comparable with those of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via partial upper sternotomy.
Discussion [Acquired Cardiovascular Disease]
Subscribe to Cardiothoracic RSS feed 
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Endovascular Skills Needed in Scenic Coastal Oregon - Close to PAC-10 Un :: Oregon :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512123 Opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon, with Endovascular training and skills. Prefer recently trained surgeons and prefer a 2009 or 2010 grad. No J1s
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Full Time Staff Position - North of New York City :: New York :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512841 Board Certified Thoracic-CVT Surgeon Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon required Vascular skills desirable Competitive salary and benefits package Great location outside of Metro area -
Academic Transplant Surgery - Heart / Lung Opportunity in the Sunshine State :: Florida :: CompHealth Inc
Job 6512670 Transplant Surgery opportunity Academic employed position with the medical center Competitive salary and benefits package Growing academic program Excellent Metro Location Must be Fellowship
UPHS - Penn Cardiac Care Newsletter
Penn Cardiac Care Ranked 12th in Nation
Penn Cardiac Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has been ranked 12th in the nation, and best in the Philadelphia region, for heart care and heart surgery by U.S.News and World Report's 2008 Best Hospitals ranking. Since 1990, U.S.News has published this annual special issue, which provides a ranking of hospital quality of care on a nationwide basis and is meant to help consumers make informed decisions when looking for hospital care.
Join the 2008 Start Heart Walk
The 10th Annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Citizen’s Bank Park - Home to our own Philadelphia Phillies! We encourage you to join Penn’s Heart Walk team today! Your participation will help support Penn Cardiac Care and the American Heart Association’s efforts to develop programs and research dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for heart disease and stroke. These issues truly affect our business and touch our families, friends, associates, and the communities we serve.
Penn Cardiovascular Institute
Over the past decade, cardiovascular research and clinical care at the University of Pennsylvania has grown tremendously with many nationally and internationally recognized research and clinical programs. The Penn Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) was established in 2005 to build bridges between scientists and clinicians. This collaborative spirit has facilitated the development of novel treatments and therapies, which patients at Penn have been among the first in the world to benefit from. Our researchers and clinicians continue to discover new breakthroughs that lead to life-saving procedures, devices and medications that will positively impact the care of individuals with cardiovascular disease.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery current issue
Thomas B. Ferguson, MD: Recipient, 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award American Association for Thoracic Surgery [Lifetime Achievement Award]
Cox, J. L.
The quality conundrum [Presidential Address]
Spray, T. L.
The STICH trial: Misguided conclusions [Expert Commentary]
Buckberg, G. D., Athanasuleas, C. L.
Simulation in cardiothoracic surgery: A paradigm shift in education? [Editorial]
Raemer, D. B.
Is transapical aortic valve implantation really less invasive than minimally invasive aortic valve replacement? [Acquired Cardiovascular Disease]
Zierer, A., Wimmer-Greinecker, G., Martens, S., Moritz, A., Doss, M. Background Transcatheter valve implants currently draw their justification for use from reduction of perioperative risk. However, patient age and comorbidities are independent predictors of adverse outcome after aortic valve replacement, regardless of surgical approach. Therefore, it is unclear whether transapical aortic valve implantation really improves outcomes in high-risk patients. Methods We included a total of 51 high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. Patients were allocated to transapical aortic valve implantation (n = 21) or minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via a partial upper sternotomy (n = 30), in a nonrandomized fashion. Patient age, preoperative comorbidities, and perioperative risk, expressed as logistic EuroSCORE (38% ± 14% vs 35% ± 9%), were matched between the 2 groups. Results Early morbidity and mortality were comparable between groups, but transapical aortic valve implantation was associated with shorter operative time (P = .004), ventilation time (P < .001), intensive care unit stay (P < .001), and hospital stay (P < .001). Thirty-day mortality was 14% (n = 3) in the transcatheter group versus 10% (n = 3) in the surgical group. After a mean follow-up of 12 ± 4 months (100% complete), there were a total of 5 (24%) deaths in the transapical group versus 5 (17%) deaths in the open surgery group. There was 1 intraoperative death in the transapical group versus none in the surgery group. In the transapical group, there were 2 re-explorations for bleeding, 2 intraoperative conversions, 1 case of prosthesis migration, and 2 impairments of coronary arteries. The surgery group included 1 re-exploration, 1 stroke, 1 pacemaker implantation for complete atrioventricular block, and 3 cases of atrial fibrillation. Conclusions Current data suggest a faster postoperative recovery after transapical aortic valve implantation, with early and late morbidity and mortality comparable with those of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via partial upper sternotomy.
Discussion [Acquired Cardiovascular Disease]
Sites:
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network: The leading online resource of educational and scientific research information for cardiothoracic surgeonsCardiovascular Surgery: Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a medical practice devoted to quality care of the thoracic, vascular, and cardiac surgical patient.
Aztec Heart Inc.: Cardiothoracic harness & cardiothoracic bra for sternum pain relief and chest support. We provide medical chest support devices for sternum pain relief with cardiothoracic bra & cardiothoracic harness
CardioGenesis Laser Therapies for Angina and Heart Disease Patients: Surgical laser therapies for the treatment of severe angina pectoris and advanced cardiovascular disease through Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) and Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization (PMR).
Cardiothoracic Surgery jobs: Cardiothoracic Surgery jobs are listed at Physician Employment. You may register to be automatically updated when new jobs are listed.
Cardiothoracic Surgery jobs: Physician jobs for cardiothoracic jobs listed.
Cardiovascular Pathology Index: Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
Cleveland Clinic Heart Center: coronary artery bypass -, Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, leader in heart surgery, heart valve surgery, heart disease, marfan syndrome, aortic aneurysm, mitral regurgitation
CTSNet Grand Rounds: A Resident's section consisting of digital slide presentations synchronized to an audio lecture from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. [Realplayer required - ed]
Development of the Human Heart: Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index: A method of calculating predicted operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Provides an interactive calculator, allowing patients to work out their own risk for heart surgery, and information about the index and references.
Evansville Heart Center: comprehensive cardiology, cardiovascular surgery site, extensive medical image gallery, medical philately gallery, prosthetic heart valve gallery, outcomes data, much much more.
Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates: Located in Jacksonville, Florida has prepared a patient oriented website on open heart bypass surgery. Interactive e-mail dialogue is available with the practice's healthcare professionals.
Heart Disease Guide at About.com: an index of information presented on the heart disease and cardiology home page
Heart Echoes: Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
Heart Surgery Patient Guide: Heart and Lung Surgery: USC Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
HeartNet: A network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the quality of cardiac care in the developing world. Has information on membership, resources, and a discussion forum.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York University: The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers valve and coronary artery bypass surgery patients a range of surgical options, including minimally invasive, still heart and beating heart techniques.
Mitral Valve Surgery: Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.
NetPharmacology Cardiovascular Lecture Notes: The hypertext lecture notes are based on handouts used at the University of Utah in courses for pharmacy students and medical students.
Online Atlas of Surgery: The goal of this resource is to be a concise description of surgical technique with black and white sketches.
Preview The Heart: Interactive tour of the heart. From the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Project Open Hearts: Project Open Hearts volunteers work with foreign medical staff to provide surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations, and support for orphaned children and needy families.
PS4Ross: Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
Sleepinghearts.com: sleepinghearts.com presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions, a monthly in-depth topic and the ability to ask questions by e-mail from experts in the field.
Virtual Hospital: Heart and Circulation: Virtual Hospital was a digital library of health information in pediatrics, paediatrics, and radiology for pediatric education and radiology education
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging: Comprehensive overview of cardiothoracic imaging and major diseases, including over 700 diagnostic images, 100 original medical illustrations, and many animations and audiovisuals. Designed primarily for second-year medical students at Yale, the site may also be useful to science teachers, pre-me...
This directory is based on the Open Directory and may have been modified
