Cardiothoracic Surgery

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Associations/Societies 21st Century Cardiac Surgical Society American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion American Association for Thoracic Surgery American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation American Heart Association American Lung Association American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AMSECT) American Thoracic Society Arizona Society of Echocardiography Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses The professional association of perioperative nursing. Contains not only specialty assembly on cardiothoracic surgery but on Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFA) which are being used more frequently (especially in cardiothoracic surgery). Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery Australasian Society of Cardiovascular Perfusionists Inc. Belgian Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery British Cardiac Society Canadian Cardiovascular Society Canadian Society of ClinicalPerfusion (CSCP) European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery European Respiratory Society European Society for Vascular Surgery French Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Massachusetts Society of Perfusion, Inc. Netherlands Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Netherlands Society of Extracorporeal Circulation (NeSECC) New York Society For Thoracic Surgery Northern New Jersey Association of Extra-Corporeal Technology Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Incorporated Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Society of Thoracic Surgeons Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Thoracic Surgery Directors Association
Centers/Institutes Cardiovascular Institute of the South Cardiovascular Institute of the South is one of the United States' largest, most comprehensive and most advanced centers for the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of heart and vascular disease. Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia Cardiovascular Research Institute of Southern California National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), U.S. Texas Heart Institute, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Departments/Divisions Cardiovascular Division, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery T, Aarhus University Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bowman Gray School of Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, Soroka University Medical Center Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Cape Town Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Besancon Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Essen University Heart Center Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Besancon Department of Thoracic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Colleger of Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, McGill University Division of CardioThoracic Surgery, New York University Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Carolina Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas, Galveston Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, New York University Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Toronto Divsion of Cardiovascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center General Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Perfusion Department, University of Bochum Section of Cardiac Surgery, University of Sheffield Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Penn State University Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan
For Consumers Cachnet Our aim is to provide comprehensive care and information to adult patients with congenital heart disease and their care providers. Cardiac Surgery Information HomePage Cardiovascular, Patient Information by Organ System, Virtual Hospital Congenital Heart Disease Resource Page, Sheri Berger Cut to the Heart, NOVA Online Heart Disease, Department of Health, New York State Heart Disease, Info for Consumers, New York State Department of Health Heart Lights Heart Surgery Information, Bad Neustadt Clinic This site offers heart surgery information, including slide shows of surgical procedures like mitral valve repair, aortic valve and coronary artery bypass surgery, information re. surgical results and patient services. HeartInfo - Heart Information Network
General Artificial Heart and Lung Program, University of Pittsburgh Cardiothoracic Surgery Network CoeurNet Coronary Artery Surgery Dot Com The purpose of this web page is to permit the totally free publication of surgical procedures, concepts, new ideas, proposed and completed research, and discussion of coronary artery surgery. Crux Cordis CTSNet: Cardiothoracic Surgery Network DataStar Education Systems and Services Inc DataStar Education Systems and Services Inc is a provider of clinically oriented, computer based medical training using interactive video on laser disc and CD ROM. Our areas of specialty are cardiology, nursing, paramedic/emt, respiratory therapy and medical laboratory. Discussion Forums, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network Extracorporeal Circulation in the Netherlands Extracorporeal Life Support, University of Michigan Foundation European Congress on Extra-Corporeal Circulation Technology (FECECT) Heart Surgery Forum[tm] Heart Surgery Online HeartNet, Departments of Anesthesia/Cardiac Surgery, Sinai Hospital JOSTRA The German manufacturer dedicated to Open Heart Surgery Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic, Inc. is the world's leading medical technology company specializing in implantable and invasive therapies. Opgal/AngioTherm Medical - Thermal Coronary Angiography Thermal Coronary Angiography enables surgeons to intraoperatively assess graft & anastomosis patency without x-ray or contrast medium. PerfList Home Page An International Email List for Perfusionists, Perfusion Students and Perfusion Assistants Perfusion Connections Perfusion Home Page Perfusion Pages of Amsterdam.(NL) This is the first European site for information exchage in Extracorporeal Circulation Technology. Perfusion Pages, Department of Cardiovascular Perfusion, State University of New York The first WWW site on the planet dedicated to the many facets of Extracorporeal Technology. Perfusion Temps.com- Database of Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist Cardiopulmonary perfusionist database identifies locum tenens perfusion practitioner availability for temporary openheart surgery team coverage nationwide. Perfusionist experience, qualifications and contact information is provided. Rush Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program TransWeb - Transplantation and Donation University of Florida/ Jacksonville Cardiac Transplant Program
Hospitals/Practices Cardiac Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Associates, Inc. Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of Augusta Information of our practice and clinical research for patients and other health care providers. Highlights the latest in cardiac laser surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Associates, Inc. Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California Circulatory Support Services, Inc. Circulatory Support Services, Inc. is a full service professional perfusion service. We provide services relating to perfusion, autologous blood recovery, and intra-aortic balloon pumping. In addition, we provide personnel, capital equipment, and disposable supplies required to perform our services. Cleveland Clinic Heart Center Comprehensive Lung Center Comprehensive Lung Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Heart Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital Heart Hospital, Hahnemann University Infinity Heart Institute Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission Monaco Cardio Thoracic Center Open Heart Surgery, Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates Pomona Valley Cardiac Surgery Group This is a medical group located in the San Gabriel/Inland Valley region of Southern California specializing in complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, California. Pulmonary Pathology Consultation Service, University of Pittsburgh Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, Brompton Site Our mission: To be the leading National and European centre for heart and lung medicine promoting excellence in patient care, research and education. U.S. Heart and Vascular
Information Sources Aneurysm Information Project, M David Tilson Artificial Heart and Lung Program, University of Pittsburgh Cardiac Surgery Information Home Page CardioSeal Device The CardioSeal is a catheter delivered cardiac implant device designed to close holes in the heart. You can find some basic information about the current trial protocols and the clinical indication on this page. This is an experimental device manufactured by Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc., which has not been approved for general use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cardiothoracic Surgery, CPG Infobase, Canadian Medical Association Cardiothoracic Update, Creighton University Cardiovascular Pathology Index, WebPath Cardiovascular Pharmacology Lecture Notes, University of Utah Cardiovascular, Information by Organ System, Virtual Hospital Case Studies of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection, Division of Physiological Imaging, University of Iowa Central Cardiac Audit Database Clinical Information, American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guidelines, American Association for Respiratory Care Coronary Risk Calculator, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland The calculator will invite the visitor to enter a number of variables such as age, gender, whether or not they have had previos heart surgery, whether they have peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary disease etc. Based on this information the calculator will predict the overall risk of dying for an individual with those risk factors undergoing coronary surgery. CTdigest: Review and Commentary on Cardiothoracic Literature It is an official site of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS). CTdigest.com provides in-depth commentaries on Cardiothoracic journal publications from the world literature to cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals. Data Analyses of the STS National Cardiac Surgery Database -- January 1999 Development of the Human Heart, Stritch School of Medicine Examination of Tricuspid Valve for Regurgitation, Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates Heart Preview Gallary Heart Surgery and Other Treatments, American Heart Association Heart Surgery Procedures, Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates Heart: An Online Exploration, Franklin Institute HeartSite - Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Part II: Cardiovascular System: Introduction, Virtual Hospital Issues in Heart Failure: Cardiomyoplasty, Yale University List of Clinical Guidelines, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Monitoring of Patient After Heart Transplantation, Transplantation National Database Section, Society of Thoracic Sugeons Online Atlas of Surgery The goal of this resource is a concise description of surgical technique, including: instrumentation, positioning, room set up, anatomy, dissection and repair. Outcomes and Databases Section, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network Prosthetic Heart Valve Information Page, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Registries and Databases, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of GreatBritain and Ireland Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Mie University Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization Vascular Thoracic Anesthesia Manual, University of Chicago
Journals/News/Publications American Heart Journal Anaesthesia for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook Annals of Thoracic Surgery Annals of Thoracic Surgery Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals Cardiac Surgery in the Adult Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology CardioVascular Interventions Online It will provide information about new technologies to all specialists in the field of CardioVascular disease: neuroradiology, cervical arteries, coronary interventions, pacing, laparoscopic surgery, aneurysms, visceral arteries, peripheral arteries and venous disease. Cardiovascular Research Cardiovascular Surgery Chest CHFNet A Medical Journal Devoted to the Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Congestive Heart Failure Circulation Circulation Research European Heart Journal European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Heart and Circulatory Physiology, University of Texas, Houston HeartWeb Internet Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) Journal of Cardiac Surgery Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Journal of Vascular Surgery Surgery, Medscape
Lists of Resources Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery, Martindale's Health Science Guide Cardiology Compass Cardiovascular Disease Resources, PharmInfoNet Cardiovascular Diseases, MIC-KIBIC, Karolinska Institute Cardiovascular Surgery (Operative Surgery), galaxy Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Matrix Surgery, Hardin Meta Directory Surgery, MedWeb Surgery, MIC-KIBIC, Karolinska Institute Surgery, Yahoo
Other Organizations American College of Cardiology American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) American College of Surgeons American Share Foundation Cambridge and Oxford Heart Transplantation Foundation Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society Data Center European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP) European Club of Young Cardiac Surgeons European Homograft Bank Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Foundation Alexis Carrel for Thoracic and Cariovascular Researches The site drecribes the researches carried out by the Foubndation in the field of Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. In particular a new sutureless expandable end prosthesis for thoracic aorta, which allow a significant simplification of this complex procedure, is undergoing now clinical trial and the foundation is recruiting participating centers. General Thoracic Surgery Club InterAmerican Heart Foundation International Children's Heart Foundation Lung Transplantation Group of Foch Midwest Pediatric Pacemaker Registry Perfusion Program Directors Council Perfusion Research and Education Foundation Philadelphia Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion(PACP) Royal College of Surgeons of England Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education United Kingdom Cardiac Surgical Register United Kingdom Heart Valve Registry