The impact of the surgeon’s experience on outcomes following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) is widely known. However, there is a lack of safe and effective strategies for OPCAB training.
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Cardiac
February 29, 2024
A novel transapical beating-heart septal myectomy (TA-BSM) procedure was performed for patients with latent obstruction and outcomes were compared with those for patients with resting obstruction.
February 29, 2024
These guidelines, endorsed by the EACTS and STS, represent the organizations’ official viewpoints on aortic syndromes. This comprehensive document details all known aspects of the natural history, diagnosis, and treatment of both acute and chronic aortic pathologies.
February 29, 2024
This viewpoint article offers a quick overview of 10 articles selected by the authors as the best papers on valvular heart disease published in 2023.
February 29, 2024
February was a busy month for CTSNet. This month’s list of top 10 content includes an orthotopic heart transplant, recorded sessions from the London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course, JANS articles highlighting recent game-changing studies, and more.
February 28, 2024
Recurrent tricuspid valve endocarditis is a difficult problem that is not uncommon. This video demonstrates how it can be solved with a CorMatrix graft.
February 27, 2024
Watch CTSNet Senior Editor Mara Antonoff discuss the results of a US survey on birth rates and maternal health among female CT surgeons with Dr. Anna Olds.
February 27, 2024
CTSNet is happy to present the webinar recording of "Getting to the Root of Complex Aortic Procedures," featuring panelists Dr. Eric Roselli (Cleveland Clinic), Dr.
February 26, 2024
In this video, the authors present their technique for minimally invasive atrial fibrillation hybrid ablation of long persistent atrial fibrillation with concomitant thoracoscopic left atrial appendage closure.
February 23, 2024
In this series of videos, Dr. Vincent Gaudiani shares his experience in the new field of surgery after previous TAVR and provides his tips for safely performing redo surgery for a variety of indications including TAVR early and late failure, endocarditis, and when further valve surgery is required.