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The Cox-Maze procedure is an effective and successful method of surgical ablation. However, for lone atrial fibrillation cases, invasive sternotomy is not feasible. Patients with persistent atrial... More
June 6, 2023
This video showcases a successful posterior postinfarction ventricular septal defect closure parachuting two composite handmade patches through the aortic valve and the tricuspid valve—without performing a left ventriculotomy.
June 5, 2023
Watch Professor Tom Verbelen, from the University Hospital Leuven in Leuven, Belgium, demonstrate a double valve procedure by implanting a Medtronic Avalus™ aortic valve and a Mosaic™ mitral valve.
Getinge Webinar: Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts
May 30, 2023
Check out this recording of a recent webinar CTSNet hosted in collaboration with Getinge, "Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts."
May 22, 2023
During this Medtronic Global Grand Rounds discussion, Steven Bolling, M.D., Joanna Chikwe, M.D., Neal Duggal, M.D., Tom Nguyen, M.D., and Tessa Watt, M.D., demonstrate mitral valve repair techniques and discuss their use of chords. Dr. Duggal discusses the use of echo imaging to assist in surgical decision making.
May 19, 2023
CTSNet once more hosted a webinar in collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences on the pivotal topic, "Advances in Valve Tissue Technology and Why It Matters." The webinar launched to a live audience on May 16, 2023.
May 1, 2023
April was a newsworthy month in the cardiothoracic surgery world. The most popular content last month included news on aortic aneurysm outcomes, a guest editor series from Gry Dahle, the relaunch of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, and more.
April 25, 2023
CTSNet held a joint webinar with ERAS Cardiac Society on April 22, 2023 to provoke professional discussion on the topic, "Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Improving Outcomes in Patients Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support." This webinar was moderated by