The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is pleased to welcome international participants to its three components of the STS National Database—Adult Cardiac, Congenital Heart, and General Thoracic Surgery. Watch this video for insight on the obstacles overcome by the first international participants and the benefits of participating in the premier cardiothoracic surgery database.
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