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Dr. John Murkin discusses the upcoming Outcomes 2008: The Key West Meeting - Barbados


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Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood discusses the upcoming highlights of the NewEra Cardiac Care 2008 meeting.


New Journal Articles

Current HSF articles made available to our online audience prior to distribution in print. (Updated June 30, 2008)


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Dr. Vinay Badhwar discusses the upcoming Second Florida Valve Symposium.


Audio Interview

Dr. Edward L. Hannan discusses the purpose of a risk index for valve surgery and what its implications are for hospitals.


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Dr. Mathew R. Williams discusses the importance of surgeons obtaining catheter skills and the upcoming Percutaneous Intervention for the Surgeon meeting.


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Dr. John A. Elefteriades discusses the the molecular mechanisms of aortic aneurysm, how to recognize aortic dissection, and the upcoming "Summit on Acute Aortic Disease: Lux Et Veritas."


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Dr. William F. Northrup III discusses the "best" aortic valve operation, why some surgeons have abandoned the Ross Procedure, and the upcoming Heartland Series: Aortic Valve and Root Symposium I.


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Dr. Todd Rosengart discusses some of the key advances in cardiac care and the upcoming Meeting of the Minds: Emergent Therapies in Cardiovascular Disease, Outcomes and Evidence-Based Medicine.


The Florida Sleeve

The Florida Sleeve is a new technique that simplifies and unifies the technique for sparing the native aortic valve while still eliminating the ascending aortic aneurysm.


HSF Reviews, Vol. 5, Iss. 1

Effective Strategies for Measuring Quality and Improving Outcomes in Cardiothoracic Surgery"


Audio Interview

Dr. Arthur Garson discusses some of the myths about the U.S. health care system and his new book, "Health Care Half-Truths: Too Many Myths, Not Enough Realty."


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Dr. Solomon Aronson discusses possible new treatments for perioperative hypertension and the potential impact findings from the ECLIPSE trial will have on the future.


Editorial

Haydarpasa Thoracic Surgery Center (1962-Present) and Professor Siyami Ersek, MD (1920-1993)


CME Meeting at AATS

Managing Cardiac Surgical Patients with Left Ventricular Function: An Update on Techniques and Pharmacologic Strategies; May 7, 2007.


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Dr. V. Paul Addonizio discusses the different approaches for mitral valve candidates and guidelines in choosing a stentless valve.


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Dr. Richard J. Shemin compares PCI and CABG, and discusses the use of drug eluding stents.

HSF Features

HSF Reviews, Vol. 5, Issue 2
Cardiac and Vascular Surgery: Impact of Inflammation, Transfusion, and Microvascular Perfusion on Cerebral Protective Strategies

Multimedia Program:
Evolving Strategies for the Treatment of Left Ventricular Function in the Cardiac Surgical Patient



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