Surgery and Anesthesia
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05/30/2017 | Mechanical circulatory support offers a surgical option for advanced heart failure patients when optimal medical therapy is not adequat
03/31/2017 | Two new featured articles and an editorial for March 2017 from JAHA.
Scientific Sessions 2017
Scientific Sessions: Nov. 11-15
Exhibits: Nov. 12-14
ReSuscitation Science Symposium: Nov. 11-12
Cardiovascular Nursing Clinical Symposium: Nov. 14-15
Anaheim, California
Networking for Professionals
Guidance on clopidogrel
Patient education on aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs - Read AHA news article
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA review finds long-term treatment with blood-thinning medicine Plavix (clopidogrel) does not change risk of death... Read More on the FDA Site (opens in new window)
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Related Councils
Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia (CVSA)
Council members are American Heart Association (AHA) volunteers. CVSA includes surgeons, anesthesiologists and scientists interested in cardiac, vascular and thoracic interventions. The council is involved in a full range of American Heart Association activities, including basic science and clinical trials. Specific goals of the council are to improve application of established surgical procedures and anesthetic techniques, increase awareness of new issues in the field of cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia, and disseminate new knowledge to increase the number of patients who may benefit from safer and more effective surgical treatment.
Jennifer Lawton, MD, FAHA
Chair, Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia
Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
The Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) provides a forum for a multidisciplinary group of volunteers committed to making a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke through improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
Tracy Wang, MD, MHS, MSc, FAHA
Chair, Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research