Who We Are
Advancing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Michigan Through Collaboration and Innovation
Since 1965, the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (MSTCVS) has brought together cardiac and thoracic surgeons statewide to pursue clinical excellence, foster collaboration, and drive shared advancement.
Through a commitment to education, research, and data-driven quality improvement, MSTCVS and the Quality Collaborative lead statewide efforts to improve patient outcomes, foster surgical innovation, and strengthen the cardiothoracic community. The Quality Collaborative provides robust clinical registries, targeted resources for surgeons and data managers, and initiatives that advance best practices across diverse care settings. By promoting collaboration and continuous learning, MSTCVS plays a vital role in shaping the future of cardiothoracic care in Michigan.
What We Do
Improving Outcomes Through Data, Education, and Shared Learning
Education and Professional Development
Advancing clinical excellence and quality improvement by supporting cardiothoracic professionals through scholarships, fellowships, mentorship, skill development, and collaborative learning opportunities at the local, national, and international levels.
Foundation
The mission of the Michigan Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons Foundation is to support the development of surgeon scientists and clinicians in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery with the overall goal of improving patient quality of care through practice improvement, research, and educational initiatives.
Publications and Data Connection
Explore our comprehensive library of collaborative publications, highlighting our ongoing commitment to quality improvement in cardiothoracic care. MSTCVS members may also access and submit the data request form to support MSTCVS-QC initiatives or local quality improvement efforts.
MSTCVS Quality Collaborative
Implements Quality Improvement Initiatives
The MSTCVS-QC promotes and shares optimal processes of care and surgery outcomes and implements quality improvement initiatives based on regional and national data as well as clinical research and evidence based cardiac and general thoracic surgery practice.
Quality Initiatives
Increase the use of multiple arteries for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graphing (CABG).
Ensure multidisciplinary approach to guideline adherence for blood sugar (glucose) control during surgery.
Ensure patients undergoing lung cancer resection receive appropriate cancer staging.
Key Take Aways
Increase in Multiple Arterial Grafting
Reduction in Blood Use (transfusion)
Increase in % patients requiring a ventilator for 6 hours or less
Increase in % of patients receiving appropriate lymph node sampling
Key Take Aways
Increase in Multiple Arterial Grafting
Reduction in Blood Use (transfusion)
Increase in % patients requiring a ventilator for 6 hours or less
Increase in % of patients receiving appropriate lymph node sampling
Participating Cardiothoracic
Surgery Care Professionals
Perfusionists
Healthcare professionals who operate the heart-lung machine and manage cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgeries.
Quality Improvement Team
A multidisciplinary group focused on developing and implementing strategies to enhance patient safety, care quality, and surgical outcomes.
Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Specialists who perform surgical procedures on the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs to treat disease and improve patient health.
Data Managers
Professionals responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing clinical data to support quality improvement initiatives.
Advanced Practice Providers
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who support patient care through diagnosis, treatment, and coordination within the surgical team.
Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Specialists who perform surgical procedures on the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs to treat disease and improve patient health.
Perfusionists
Healthcare professionals who operate the heart-lung machine and manage cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgeries.
Quality Improvement Team
A multidisciplinary group focused on developing and implementing strategies to enhance patient safety, care quality, and surgical outcomes.
Data Managers
Professionals responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing clinical data to support quality improvement initiatives.
Advanced Practice Providers
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who support patient care through diagnosis, treatment, and coordination within the surgical team.