Surgery News

Left ventricular assist devices, which are mechanical heart pumps, are an important treatment for patients with advanced heart failure.

The American Board of Medical Specialties denied approval of creation of an independent cardiology certification board championed by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, according to a press release.

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association issued updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome.

A preoperative virtual reality experience helped to calm anxiety and reduce pulse rate for older patients undergoing cardiac surgery, researchers at Mayo Clinic reported.

CABG plus surgical aortic valve replacement for treatment of coronary disease and aortic stenosis was associated with better 5-year outcomes vs. PCI plus transcatheter aortic valve replacement in Medicare beneficiaries, a speaker reported.

According to published results, increased surgeon stress in the first 5 minutes of surgery was associated with a significant decrease in major postoperative surgical complications.

The American Heart Association has issued the 2025 update to its annual heart disease and stroke statistics report, detailing recent trends in CV-related morbidity and mortality.

The American College of Cardiology announced the late-breaking science lineup for its Scientific Session to be held March 29-31 in Chicago and online.

AI saves time for pediatric cardiac ICU clinicians by identifying patients who need more attention, according to a presenter at the AIMed24 Annual Meeting.