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The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery The …

WEBThis month recognizes lung health, atrial fibrillation, aortic disease, pediatric cardiomyopathy, childhood cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Video: Why You Should Become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon The STS mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, …

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May Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBNATIONAL WOMEN’S LUNG HEALTH WEEK. National Women’s Lung Health Week—May 9 to 15, 2022—is part of LUNG FORCE, a national movement led by the American Lung Association in an effort to bring more awareness to lung cancer and lung health. The goal of this week is to unite women to stand together with a collective …

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October Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBRespiratory Therapists (RTs) are licensed health care professionals who assist physicians by providing diagnostic, treatment, and management services to patients with respiratory diseases. Some of the jobs that the 110,000 RTs practicing in the US perform on a daily basis include: Support patients with asthma, emphysema, and other lung conditions.

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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) The Patient Guide to Heart

WEBThis battery-operated, mechanical device is surgically implanted inside a person's chest, just below the heart. The LVAD doesn't replace the heart; instead, it helps maintain the pumping ability of a heart that is too weak to work on its own. The device supports the main pumping chamber (left ventricle) by moving blood to the rest of the body.

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The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery

WEBHeart failure usually develops slowly over time, as certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease), high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, viral infections, heart valve disease, and alcohol or drug use, gradually weaken your heart so that it works less efficiently. One way to reduce your risk of heart failure is …

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September Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBSymptoms of a heart attack include: Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest. Pain or discomfort in the arms, the left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back. In addition, people may have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, feel sick or vomit, feel light-headed or faint, break into a cold sweat, and become pale.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) The Patient Guide to …

WEBCoronary artery bypass grafting, or CABG (pronounced "cabbage"), is a type of operation that improves blood flow to the heart. This surgery is used to treat coronary artery disease (CAD). CABG also is known as bypass surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, and open heart surgery. A cardiothoracic surgeon performs the operation, along with the

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Lobectomy The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal …

WEBThis operation is most commonly performed for early stage non-small cell lung cancer, when the tumor is located in just one part of the lung. Other conditions treated with a lobectomy include tuberculosis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung abscesses, and benign tumors. During a lobectomy, your cardiothoracic surgeon will

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Lung, Esophageal, and Other Chest Diseases

WEBSome of the different types of lung, esophageal and chest diseases that are treated by cardiothoracic surgeons include:Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseBarrett’s EsophagusChest Wall TumorsMediastinal TumorsAchalasia and Esophageal Motility DisordersMesotheliomaPleural Diseases

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After Lung Cancer Surgery The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBAfter Lung Cancer Surgery. When your surgery is complete, you will be taken to the recovery room where you will be closely monitored for several hours. Your anesthesia will not have worn off just yet, so you likely will wake up here after surgery. You will be connected to many wires and tubes, including intravenous (IV) lines, one or two chest

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November Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBLung Cancer Awareness Month. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and aims to get people talking about lung cancer, all in an effort to raise much-needed awareness. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the US. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

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February Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, …

WEBNational Donor Day and National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Observed each year on February 14, National Donor Day (also known as National Organ Donor Day) is a day to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives that can be saved. In the United States, there are close to 120,000 people waiting for a life-saving …

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June Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBMen’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. This is an important effort, as women are 100% more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and

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April Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBApril is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn the facts about esophageal cancer and become familiar with the symptoms and risk factors. Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancer diagnoses in the United States, with more than 20,000 new cases diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

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National Women’s Lung Health Week: The Importance of Taking …

WEBThe week of May 7-13 marks National Women’s Lung Health Week, as well as the week leading to Mother’s Day. The timing is rather fitting, given that lung cancer takes the lives of more women than any other malignancy. This will be the fourth annual National Women’s Lung Health Week. It was launched in May 2014 by the American …

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March Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBPatient safety is a public health issue. According to the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), most people in the US are likely to experience a missed, delayed, or wrong diagnosis in their lifetime.Research suggests that as many as 400,000 deaths occur in the United States each year as a result of errors or preventable harm, and that many others …

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March Health Observances The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and

WEBMarch 13-19 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, designed to increase awareness about patient safety among health professionals and the public. There are a number of ways to get involved in Patient Safety Awareness Week. Additionally, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has contributed to the Choosing Wisely campaign, an initiative that …

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Smoking and the Teenage Brain: What You Need to Know

WEBNicotine exposure to the brain during adolescence is even more damaging because of the potential lasting consequences for a person’s mental health, overall cognitive ability, and personality. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I regularly encounter people facing serious medical issues that are directly related to smoking.

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Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery The Patient Guide to Heart, …

WEBA ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a common heart defect that affects an estimated 42 out of every 10,000 babies born annually, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With a VSD, there is an abnormal opening in the wall between the main pumping chambers of the heart (the ventricles).

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About STS The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal …

WEB633 N. Saint Clair Street, Floor 23. Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 202-5800. Fax: (312) 202-5801. Email: The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.The Society’s vision is improving lives of patients with cardiothoracic

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Before Congenital Heart Surgery The Patient Guide to Heart, …

WEBBefore the operation (usually the day before), your son/daughter will have a series of tests. These tests may include: A short physical exam – You may want to bring an updated medical record if there have been changes in your child’s medical history.; Blood tests – Must be completed within a few days of surgery to ensure that the results are the most …

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