STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
Empowering Better Cardiac Care
The Adult Cardiac Surgery Database is not just a database; it's a beacon of hope for cardiac patients everywhere!
Importance of STS ACSD
- Data Aggregation: This service collects clinical data from over 1085 participating centers, offering a comprehensive view of cardiac surgical outcomes.
- Informed Decision Making: Provides insights for evidence-based decision-making in patient care and treatment strategies.
- Benchmarking: Enables comparison of performance metrics against national averages, fostering continuous quality improvement.
- Research Support: It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, contributing to advancements and innovation in cardiac surgery.
- Standardization: Encourages standardization of care practices across institutions, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Surveillance: Monitors trends and patterns in cardiac health on a national scale, facilitating proactive responses to emerging issues.
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Explore STS Registries
Explore the wealth of information available within the STS Registries. These resources provide invaluable insights for healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and drive advancements in cardiac care.
Adult Cardiac Surgery with Anesthesia module
It focuses on data collection for adult cardiac surgeries performed under anesthesia, such as bypass surgeries, valve replacements, and heart transplants. This data offers insights into surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and perioperative care. It aids healthcare providers in optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes.
General Thoracic Surgery
This registry collects data on surgeries for lung cancer, esophageal disorders, and mediastinal tumors. It tracks outcomes and complications, supporting quality improvement and research efforts while enhancing patient care protocols in thoracic surgery.
Intermacs
It collects data on mechanical circulatory support devices, such as VADs and total artificial hearts. It monitors usage and outcomes, guiding clinical decisions and advancing heart failure management. Intermacs data supports research to improve device design, patient selection, and outcomes for those with advanced heart failure.
Shine a Light on Cardiac Health
With the Society of Thoracic Surgery database, we provide an opportunity to shine a light on cardiac health. By participating in our database, healthcare providers contribute to the advancement of cardiac care and help shape future treatment protocols.
Our Mission: Your Heart, Our Priority
At Cardiac Registry Support, our mission is simple yet profound: to use clinical data to drive positive change in cardiac surgical outcomes. Join us in our quest to elevate cardiac care and improve patient outcomes nationwide.
