A simpler alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity, but some find their new valves don’t last as long as they hoped. https://t.co/QpiiV4CJDr
Scholarships for the 2026 STS Advocacy Conference remain open for CT surgery residents, early career surgeons, and qualified medical students. Applications close December 15.
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The 5-year survival rate for #LungCancer has risen to nearly 30%, a 26% improvement in just five years. Early detection is saving lives.
Tell Congress to pass the Mobile Screening Act:
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CMS’s new Medicare rule unfairly cuts surgeon pay by 2.5% in 2026 and more every 3 years under a false “efficiency adjustment." Data shows surgeons’ work hasn’t decreased - Congress must act now to stop these harmful cuts. #stsadvocacy Click to take action https://t.co/ccK3AwQJpv
Major milestone! Supported our 250th patient with the Impella 5.5 heart pump. This is the result of our programs incredibly successful regional collaboration with our partnering organizations and referring physicians led by Dr @JHMontfort10 and Dr Amber Malhotra @jjmt_heartrecov
📢 New from #STSadvocacy: Learn what’s in the finalized CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—including key payment updates, efficiency adjustments, and telehealth policies.
Read a summary of key provisions ➡️ https://t.co/d6LPGJXnRo
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. This morning, STS joined @LUNGevity in a press conference on the National Mall with @RepDWStweets who is a champion for lung cancer advocacy and an original cosponsor of the Mobile Cancer Screening Act.
From your 2025 Social Media Chair: THANK YOU for being here! Every like and share means a lot to our society and we are grateful for our members and followers. Signing out for now!
- Dr. Katy Marino
Today is a bittersweet one... here is today's schedule. Thank you all for attending. CME will be available in the meeting app at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. We hope to see you all in Clearwater next year! CHEERS to an AMAZING 2025 MEETING! #ECTSS2025
Don't miss tomorrow's scientific sessions! We have world renowned speakers and our President, Dr. Spencer Melby, will be giving his Presidential Address at 9:00 am!
Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Dr. Tirone David for sharing his experience beyond Dogma and Data for this year's David B. Campbell/Fred Weber Lecture. It is a pleasure to extend Honorary Membership in the ECTSS to such a pioneer in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Honored to hear Dr. @david_tirone David B Campbell/Fred Weber Lecture entitled Beyond Dogma and Data: What I Have Learned After 48 Years of Heart Surgery at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the @ECTSS_CTsurg#ECTSS2025
What a way to kick off a meeting! Here is today's schedule at a glance for your convenience. Stop by the registration desk with any questions - we are happy to help! Remember to TAG US in all of your posts and use #ECTSS2025
Wishing everyone safe and timely travels today. We look forward to seeing you at our Welcome Reception in the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island Courtyard from 6:30pm to 8:00pm TONIGHT!