The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery of the GHS Heart & Vascular Institute has demonstrated high-volume, high-quality service. Using quality improvement methodologies and a team approach, the division has made measurable improvements.
The division participates in national initiatives to improve the quality of care for cardiac surgery patients. In recent years, our patient outcomes, as measured by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) national database, have been far better than predicted for our high-risk surgical population. Our surgeons are proficient at all state-of-the-art cardiothoracic surgical procedures, and we continue to explore new avenues to improve and expand the surgical services offered at GHS.
GHS’ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers a wide breadth of procedures, including use of the latest techniques, prostheses and quality care protocols. Following is a summary of our services, protocols and physician and staff expertise:
The high quality of cardiac and thoracic care at GHS comes not only from the expertise and experience of the cardiac surgical group but also from team management of patients among physicians specializing in cardiac surgery, anesthesiology, pulmonary/critical care and endocrinology.
In the ever-evolving specialty of cardiothoracic surgery, GHS stays on the leading edge of best practices, new procedures and use of the latest equipment and technology. Following are some particularly noteworthy innovations that allow GHS surgeons to better approach high-risk cardiac surgery with improved outcomes.
Participation in National Initiatives
GHS’ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery actively participates in many national quality initiatives, including the following:
For more information on cardiac surgery, or to refer a patient to the Cardiothoracic Surgery division, call (864) 455-6800.
