To help prevent premature death after a major cardiac event, researchers have developed a new device to monitor heart disease in the following weeks and months. The device is soft, flexible, and the size of a postage stamp, using sensors to provide functions beyond those of a traditional pacemaker.
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Medical technology
June 29, 2023
Recently, a minimal approach to transcatheter valve replacement using only local anesthesia has been used to promote a faster procedure and recovery time. With this lack of general anesthesia, however, comes more anxiety and the possibility of pain for patients.
June 15, 2023
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Patrick Bagan of Argenteuil, France, presented on new robots as an advanced technology for endoluminal surgery.
June 14, 2023
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Alan Sihoe of Hong Kong presented an introduction to upcoming technologies for thoracic surgery.
Getinge Webinar: Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts
May 30, 2023
Check out this recording of a recent webinar CTSNet hosted in collaboration with Getinge, "Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts."
May 25, 2023
Seventeen procedures were identified by a Delphi process as feasible for simulation-based training.
May 19, 2023
CTSNet once more hosted a webinar in collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences on the pivotal topic, "Advances in Valve Tissue Technology and Why It Matters." The webinar launched to a live audience on May 16, 2023.
May 19, 2023
When compared to population-based models, a machine learning-based model improved prediction of mortality risk for cardiac surgery patients. The team used electronic health record data and machine learning methods to demonstrate how institutions can build their own mortality prediction models.
May 11, 2023
A lab focused on how artificial intelligence technology can improve the treatment of cardiovascular disease has tested the ability of ChatGPT to answer assessment questions from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. ChatGPT-4 achieved an accuracy of 81.3 percent.
April 21, 2023
A researcher at Stanford has developed a method to visually identify the cardiac conduction system during surgery in order to avoid harm during cardiac surgery. To do this, antibodies are bound to surface markers on cardiac conduction cells and can be seen with infrared light.