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Dr Martin Speaks About Surgical Management of Stage III (N2) Lung Cancer
Dr. Linda Martin, MD, MPH, of the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, reviews the role of surgery in patients with stage III (N2) non–small-cell lung cancer.A First in Virginia: Pediatric Heart Experts Save Baby Violet
At just 10 days old, Violet Smith had her first open-heart surgery. Born with congenital heart defects, she wasn’t getting enough blood out of her heart into her lungs. At Violet’s six-month checkup, her pediatrician found that her condition was getting worse. Because of a partnership between CHKD and UVA Children’s Hospital, their pediatrician encouraged the family to transfer to UVA, where the team would be able to handle any complications.After Decades of Work, UVA Launches Human Tests of Lung Transplant Drug
In the culmination of decades of research at the University of Virginia Health System, doctors have begun human testing of a drug they hope will one day save many lives among…195 UVA Physicians Chosen For ‘Best Doctors In America’ List
The “2017-2018 Best Doctors in America” List by Best Doctors Inc. honors 195 University of Virginia Health System physicians among the best in their respective specialties. Approximately 4 percent of…Two Former Fellows Join the Surgical Team at UVA Heart & Vascular Center
Originally published on UVA Physician Resource UVA Health System has added two new faculty members to the Department of Surgery, both of whom completed their fellowship training at UVA. “Our fellowship…Heart and Vascular Team Wins the 2017 Charles L. Brown Award
The Quality Committee of the University of Virginia Medical Center is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2017 Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality is the…Bold UVA Research Could End Lung Shortages, Save Lives of Recipients
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have received more than $8.6 million in federal grants to support efforts that could dramatically increase the number of lungs available for transplant – and then save the lives of the people who receive them. The funding, from the National Institutes of Health, supports cutting-edge projects being conducted by UVA’s Victor E. Laubach, Dr. Irving Kron and their colleagues via UVA todayGet to Know Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon William Robinson, MD
Originally published on UVA Physician Resource At a Glance Title: Associate Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Residency: General Surgery, University of North…Reoperative Cardiac Surgery More Common, Less Risky | John Kern, MD
According to John Kern, MD, Surgical Director of UVA Heart and Vascular Center, there is a growing need for reoperative cardiac surgery due, in part, to advances in medical care,…Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Offers Viable Option for Select Heart Patients
First multi-institutional study shows mini-MVR patients experienced shorter hospital stays, fewer blood transfusions Chicago (March 31, 2016) – Patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve repair or replacement (mini-MVR) have similar…UVA Represented at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 52nd Annual Meeting
At the end of January, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) had its 52nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. A multidisciplinary team of residents, interns, fellows, attending thoracic and cardiovascular…Poor Kidney Function Prior to Heart Surgery Linked With Longer Hospital Stay, Higher Costs
Testing kidney function before surgery can improve patient outcomes, reduce surgical costs Chicago (December 8, 2015) – Poor kidney function prior to heart surgery can lead to worse outcomes, higher…Two UVA Programs Recognized by the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized two UVA Health System programs for exceeding quality measures. The UVA Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Center received two national quality awards for…UVA Among 7 Percent of Hospitals to Earn Magnet® Recognition
University of Virginia Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its quality patient care, excellence in nursing care and innovative nursing practices. Approximately…John Kern, MD | What’s On the Horizon for Mechanical Circulatory Support
In this video, STS members discuss issues related to mechanical circulatory support, implantable LVAD therapy, and heart transplantation. Participating in this roundtable are Pavan Atluri, MD, University of Pennsylvania; John…Irving L. Kron, MD | Bakken Scientific Achievement Award Recipient
San Diego – Prolific researcher Irving L. Kron, MD was today awarded the 2015 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the organization’s 51st Annual…