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WEBAs a national leader in health care transparency and accountability, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons believes that the public has a right to know the quality of surgical outcomes. To further this goal, the Society has established the STS Public Reporting initiative, which allows participants in the STS National Database to voluntarily report

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Performance Measures STS

WEBSTS continues to develop and maintain quality performance measures in the areas of adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital heart surgery. STS measures have either been endorsed or are being considered for endorsement by the National Quality Forum . This webinar details how STS composite and process measures achieve their NQF-endorsed

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ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional …

WEBPatient selection and management strategies help improve outcomes CHICAGO (March 10, 2022)—Some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with “meaningful” long-term outcomes, according to research published …

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Select Heart Surgery Patients May Not Need Opioid Pain Meds …

WEBResearch challenges use of ‘just in case’ opioid prescriptions **A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.** CHICAGO (December 16, 2021) — Many patients who undergo heart surgery may be able to safely and effectively control postoperative pain without opioids after hospital discharge, according to research published online today in …

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STS Journals Editorial Board STS

WEBSTS Journals editors and editorial board members are committed to bringing you science that’s both rigorous and relevant. They curate research that makes a direct impact on clinical practice, identifying and fulfilling needs and knowledge gaps to help you deliver the finest care to your patients. Editor-in-Chief. Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS.

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Homepage STS/ACC TVT Public Reporting

WEBThe STS/ACC TVT-R star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded overall measures of quality in health care, rating the benchmarked outcomes of TAVR programs in the United States. The star rating is calculated using a combination of quality measures for TAVR procedure performed by an STS/ACC TVT Registry participant.

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Clinical Decision-Making STS

WEBMain menu. Education. Education. Online Learning; Thoracic Surgical Curriculum; Webinars; E-Book

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Advent Health Orlando STS Public Reporting

WEBBetter Than Expected. If the participant's score and range is higher than the STS average score, the participant receives 3 stars. The majority of ACSD participants receive a 2-star (“as-expected”) rating. In comparison, far fewer participants receive 1-star (“worse than expected”) or 3-star (“better than expected”) ratings.

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Global health initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery: Ethical

WEBAlthough controversial, cardio-thoracic surgical global health initiatives can benefit all involved; ethical standards are needed. Cardiothoracic surgery has become commonplace in most of the developed nations in the world. Operations that were once considered high risk are now routine, and surgical outcomes are continually improving.

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Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery

WEBBaptist Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery. This participant group is associated with the following hospital (s): MCVI at Baptist Hospital. Miami, Florida. NOTE: Results are based on a participant’s unique group of patients (known as case mix) and the number of surgical procedures in each category. Results and star ratings below are

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Select Heart Surgery Patients May Not Need Opioid Pain …

WEBFounded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,600 cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring

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STS Cardiothoracic Surgery adult and pediatric

WEBadult and pediatric was found in STS Cardiothoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons provides expert guidance for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. Sections include Pearson’s General Thoracic, Esphageal, Adult Cardiac, and Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery.

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