Afshin Ehsan, MD, MBA, FACS

Cardiac surgeon, mitral valve, forever student, husband, father, lifelong Dodgers fan @bswhealth_Templ @bcmhouston via @BrighamThoracic @UCSDSurgery Views own

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

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

[Phil Rostron ⚽️👍🍻 @bigphil321]

Morning😃😃
How’s YOUR Friday going? 😂😂😫😫

[Sina Danesh, MD @SinaDaneshMD]

Honored to present at #Mitral2025. Our study looked at robotic vs sternotomy mitral repair in obese patients. Many thanks to Dr @Arghami & @HSchaffMD for the mentorship and Dr @TsuyoshiKaneko1, @mikeibrahimmd & Dr Modi for moderating an engaging session. @AATSHQ @MayoClinicCVS

[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

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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[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

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:
https://t.co/XO8tgRiLzP

#STSAdvocacy

[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

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

[Afshin Ehsan, MD, MBA, FACS @afshin_ehsan]

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

[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

📢 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

[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

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.

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

Dr. Melby's Presidential Luau was a unique and fun way to spend our last evening together at the 2025 ECTSS Annual Meeting. Aloha until next year!

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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!

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

Skip the snooze button and join us in the lobby tomorrow for a morning run! Meet at 6am in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton.

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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.

[Afshin Ehsan, MD, MBA, FACS @afshin_ehsan]

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

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

Happening soon: Opening Remarks.
Join us in Talbot E as we kick off the 2025 Program.

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

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!

[Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society @ECTSS_CTsurg]

Today is the day! Here is a quick look at today's schedule for the Annual Meeting - we hope to see you all at tonight's Welcome Reception! Remember to TAG US in all of your posts and use #ECTSS2025 #ectss #cardiac #thoracic #congenital #cardiothoracic #ctsurgery #ctsurg