Centese, Inc.

Maker of @Thoraguard. Supporter of great Physicians and Nurses. Improving surgical drainage in cardiothoracic surgery to improve outcomes.

[Centese, Inc. @CenteseMD]

Centese is a start-up medical device company focused on solving the limitations of surgical drainage in the field of #Cardiac and #Thoracic #Surgery. Follow @Thoraguard or visit our website: https://t.co/HaFb6a54Go

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Clinical research shows air leak assessments can vary with analog drainage systems.*

Thoraguard with SmartCheck™ technology adds data-driven clinical decision support to chest tube management. Learn more at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.

*McGuire, et al. ICTS. 2015.

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We’re back from the @AATSHQ Annual Meeting, where leaders across cardiothoracic surgery came together to advance the future of patient care.
Thank you to the physicians, partners, and teams who connected with us to learn about #Thoraguard during the meeting!

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Centese participated in a special session at @AATSHQ with partners of the @ERASCardiac Society.
We’re committed to supporting goals advancing recovery and optimizing patient outcomes with solutions like Thoraguard, and we’re glad to be part of the conversation!

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We can’t wait to join our peers at the @AATSHQ 2026 Annual Meeting this May 2-5 in Chicago!

Visit us at Booth 1402 to learn more about Thoraguard + SmartCheck technology.

Schedule your meeting here: https://t.co/dPyeImWh9j

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Legacy systems often rely on manual checks and subjective assessment. Thoraguard’s automated self-clearing tubes and SmartCheck™ advance chest drain management by translating data and intelligence into insights that inform decision making.
Learn more at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n

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In a 2024 study, Thoraguard’s automated line-clearing chest tubes led to a significant reduction in #POAF compared with conventional drainage, along with lower rates of morbidity and mortality.*
Learn more at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.

*Heng EE, et al. JTCVS Open. 2024.

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This #NationalDoctorsDay, we thank the physicians whose evidence-based decisions shape recovery and patient outcomes.

“Thoraguard is the most precise and reliable chest drain on the market. It provides tremendous value to our patients and hospital.” - Dr. Robert Cerfolio

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This #CertifiedNursesDay, we recognize the contributions of nurses and the role they play in cardiothoracic surgical recovery.
Learn how #Thoraguard can support clearer communication across the care team and more consistent recovery at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.
@ANANursingWorld

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Great connecting with the cardiothoracic community at #STS2026!

Proud to share the latest advancements in Thoraguard, including intelligent support like SmartCheck™.
@STS_CTsurgery

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SmartCheck™ technology with Thoraguard advances the capabilities of digital drainage with data-driven clinical decision support that helps teams interpret drainage information in context.
Learn more about SmartCheck at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.

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This #AmericanHeartMonth, learn more about how Thoraguard aligns with @ERASCardiac recommendations and supports post-op care in #cardiac surgery at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.

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We’ll be at the #STS2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Jan 29-Feb 1.

Visit Centese at booth 711 to see how Thoraguard is elevating recovery pathways with smart, data-driven innovation.

@STS_CTsurgery

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“Thoraguard is clearly the most precise, most reliable, and easiest to use system available for digital air leak monitoring in thoracic surgery,” says Dr. Michael Zervos.

Contact us to start a pilot program in your OR and see why Thoraguard is being adopted nationwide.

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2025 was a breakthrough year, with record use of #Thoraguard.

As we look to 2026, our priorities remain clear: transform care, expand impact, and redefine surgical recovery.

Explore opportunities at https://t.co/sldAT1ylVV to accelerate the care transformation.

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A 2023 study showed that switching to Thoraguard from Gen 1 systems enabled earlier & safer chest tube removal within 4-12 hours of surgery,* meaning faster recovery, improved throughput & greater efficiency for hospitals. Read the study: https://t.co/qmkTfDYMC0
*McCormack. 2023.

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“Postoperative mediastinal and pleural management with Thoraguard has led to fewer takebacks for bleeding, less postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stays. These are real, measurable benefits for both our patients and our practice.”

Contact us to learn more about Thoraguard.

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This #NationalNursePractitionerWeek, Centese celebrates the critical role NPs play in surgical and postoperative care.

Learn how Thoraguard supports their work in delivering safer recovery for patients at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n.

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Centese is proud to join the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association 72nd Annual Meeting, November 6–9 in Fernandina Beach, FL.

We hope to see you at the sponsored lunch conference featuring Dr. Robert Cerfolio on November 7th from 12-1pm EDT!

@OfficialSTSA

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This November we recognize #LungCancerAwarenessMonth.
Thoraguard helps patients heal with greater comfort and safety, supporting a smoother healing journey after surgery.
Learn more at https://t.co/sldAT1xO6n

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ERAS Cardiac guidelines recommend maintaining chest tube patency following cardiac surgery.*

Digital drainage systems like Thoraguard can help support compliance. Learn more: https://t.co/IB44myBhU1

*Daniel T. Engelman, MD, et al. JAMA Surgery. 2019.
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