Calling all perfusionists! Apply for a The Society of Thoracic Surgeons The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) Sarns Terumo Perfusion Fellowship Award to learn new techniques, make new connections within the cardiothoracic surgery community, and advance heart and lung care for all! Deadline Sept 15

The important symbiosis between less-invasive surgical techniques & a comprehensive, systematic approach to perioperative care: It is the philosophy & approach we use at TexasHealthResources to provide our patients with an optimized recovery and best outcomes. doi.org/10.1177/155698…

Looks like Friday, October 11th, will be especially interesting for the Mitral Valve! I’m starting to create my personal schedule for the #EACTS2024 38th Annual Meeting.

#EditorsChoice In this analysis, Vinod Thourani, Vinay Badhwar & coauthors aim to provide contemporary, clinically relevant information to patients and providers and to develop the initial STS risk model for isolated tricuspid valve operations👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.atho…

Not the trend that most expected… “In this cohort study, analysis of 210 495 patients in a large US registry cohort showed an increase in risk-adjusted odds for 30-day mortality [with #TAVR] after adjusting for patient and procedural characteristics.” jamanetwork.com/journals/jamac…

Congrats! #TexasHealth Fort Worth recently earned Transcatheter Valve Certification, the first facility in North Texas to earn the national certification from the American College of Cardiology. bit.ly/4e4wsu2

Great accomplishment by our fantastic #SHD team! #heartteam #mitral #aortic #tricuspid Texas Chapter - ACC American College of Cardiology

Outstanding team work at Texas Health Fort Worth Harris Methodist Hospital making compassionate, high-complexity cardiovascular care possible 24/7 to take care of some of the sickest patients in DFW & beyond. ⁦TexasHealthResources⁩ #1choice4HeartandVascular linkedin.com/posts/wylervon…

@ISMICS1997 has extended their deadline to January 3! Submit your abstract and be considered for #ISMICS2025 in Istanbul, Turkey!!

#STS2025 #JACC LBCT: In pts 60 years of age or younger, mechanical #AVR was associated with an independent risk-adjusted survival benefit compared to bioprosthetic AVR. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… J. Hunter Mehaffey Moritz C. Wyler von Ballmoos The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Vinay Badhwar

Can’t miss webinar for anyone interested in robotic cardiac surgery! Star studded panel - should be great!

Still time to register for the Re-Evolution Summit: the ultimate hands-on training course in minimally invasive cardiac surgery! This year again with an incredible faculty lineup - covering all aspects & variations of MICS, link: learn.houstonmethodist.org/cardiovascular…

From JAMA: In patients needing coagulation factor replacement after cardiac surgery, prothrombin complex concentrate showed superior hemostatic effectiveness & fewer serious adverse events & acute kidney injuries compared to frozen plasma. #ACC25 ja.ma/3QPCkhM

It was great to be faculty at ACC25 - discussing the management of MR regurgitation in patients being considered for TAVR, and all other things structural heart disease. Catching up with friends and colleagues all rallying together to help our patients with cardiovascular disease

Sneak peek into what's coming 👀 CardioVisual went to #ACC25 and spoke to leading experts about topics ranging from women's heart disease, advances in valvular disease, late breaking trials, and much more!