All eyes glued to election results. Like every night I'm thinking of our heroes - nurses, doctors, scientists, respiratory therapists, clinical lab techs, radiology techs, hospital administrators, food service, EMTs, Fire, Police, the list goes on, saving #COVID19 lives. Thank U

It is hard not to be emotional in this moment. We have had a president who fomented division and chaos, attacked doctors and science in the midst of the worst public health crisis in a century, and damaged our democracy. But we have turned him out and given decency a chance.

“The best gold is at the bottom of the barrel of crap.” #surgtwitter #residency

Brilliant! #surgtwitter Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, FACS

Articulate method outlined by Linda Schulte MD on how to handle an operative complication while in the moment and after the work is done. Required reading for my junior/co residents, this is beyond helpful #surgtwitter

Our team published a case study about a woman with an abnormally positioned coronary artery that was being squeezed during exercise. Using advanced CT scans and a new technology called CTA-FFR, we determined that the artery could still supply enough blood to her heart without

Exciting Milestone! I'm proud to share that my surgical team and I at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center recently performed Arizona's first robotic mitral valve repair in 15 years, showcasing the power of cutting-edge technology and expert collaboration! Read the full

Multiple fractured sternal wires & repeated sternal breakdown post-CABG & Robicsek repair - consider a multifaceted approach of sternal plating, amniotic membrane & PRP! 📸 Photo 1 shows the preoperative chest X-ray revealing fractured first and sixth sternal wires. 📸 Photo 2

Exciting new research from our @khalpeylab! Skipping anticoagulation for postop atrial fibrillation is safe when the left atrial appendage is ligated during CABG. Reduces bleeding risk while still protecting against stroke. 🫀💉 Key findings: ✅ No stroke/TIA in POAF

Our new study at @khalpeylab shows TMR+PRP therapy significantly enhances heart function when combined with CABG. Key findings: ✅ Improved global longitudinal strain at 1 year ✅ Potential for better outcomes in diffuse coronary artery disease Read the full study here:

Highlighting one of our latest articles: First-in-man intraoperative EP mapping with the EnCompass Clamp during Cox-IV Maze! Achieved 88% reduction in high-voltage atrial areas—precision in action! How will EP mapping impact future cardiac surgeries? Read Full Article Here:

Thrilled to our latest case report: Successfully managed a ruptured giant right coronary artery aneurysm with atrial fistula. Q: How can we improve early detection of coronary artery aneurysms? Read more here: cureus.com/articles/24854… #CardiacSurgery #CoronaryArteryAneurysm

In the EARLY TAVR trial, researchers assessed whether early transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) would lead to better outcomes than clinical surveillance in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Full trial results: nej.md/4hjJZRc

#mdpijcm 📢 Happy to share the new paper #HighlyReviewed Improving Sternal Closure Outcomes in #Cardiac_Surgery: Polyethylene Suture Tapes vs. Steel Wires ✍by Zain Khalpey et al. Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, FACS Ujjawal Kumar 🙌mdpi.com/3121790

BREAKING from NEJM In cancer patients w/ Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism, reduced-dose apixaban (2.5 mg BID) is : 🔘Noninferior to full-dose (5 mg BID) for VTE recurrence 🔘Lower bleeding risk (12.1% vs. 15.6%) 🔘Safer extended anticoagulation, same protection.

Hot off the press: 4 new practice guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support! Grateful for the opportunity and proud to be part of this important work advancing perioperative care. POQI Eras_cardiac The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Daniel Engelman SubhasisChatterjeeMD Lauren

Presenting now and newly published in #JTCVS Techniques: Enhancing Recovery and Outcomes of Sternal Closure in Cardiac Surgery: A 400-Patient Comparison of Polyethylene Suture Tapes Versus Steel Wires. Read: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc… #AATS2025 Ujjawal Kumar @zainkhalpey