New medical device helps cardiologists limit esophageal injuries during RF ablation procedures

Example of the Esolution device developed by S4 Medical being used during a radiofrequency ablation procedure. Image courtesy of Daoud et al.

Example of the Esolution device developed by S4 Medical being used during a radiofrequency ablation  procedure. Image courtesy of Daoud et al.

Injuries to the esophagus remain a common complication associated with radiofrequency ablation procedures. New research suggests a device developed by S4 Medical could significantly reduce the risk of such injuries. 

Congenital heart specialist named first female president of Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, is elected president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Image from STS 2024 courtesy of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, is elected president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Image from STS 2024 courtesy of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. 

STS announced the news Monday at its annual meeting in San Antonio. Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, is officially the first female president in the organization's 60-year history.