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Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ralph J. Damiano, MD
Interviewed by Joel Dunning

Ralph Damiano is a pioneer in the area of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. This Giants interview also introduces new technology for viewing the interview. Viewers can watch the entire interview or jump immediately to key topics discussed by Dr. Damiano. Readers can also see playlists of other Giants interviews by selecting the “Menu” option at the bottom of the screen. Let us know what you think of the new video format.

RESIDENTS

Now on Facebook: International Network of Young Cardiothoracic Surgeons

There is a new Facebook site for Young Cardiothoracic Surgeons to keep in contact with each other and to bounce new ideas and thoughts off each other. Go to Facebook, flag this in your groups and see what people are talking about. Get involved! Everyone is welcome.

Also, visit the Residents Section on CTSNet and see how Editor Tom Nguyen, MD, has reorganized information and has added many new features.

VIDEO

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD MS and Wilson Y. Szeto, MD

Replacement of the aortic valve remains an effective treatment of severe aortic stenosis (AS). The authors provide a brief introduction into catheter-based approaches for the treatment of severe AS, with a focus on the operative techniques.

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DID YOU KNOW….

CTSNet hosts a CME-granting, Internet-based Educational Activity entitled “Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization.” The online learning activity was developed by John D. Puskas and Joseph Sabik and is sponsored by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The activity has been active on CTSNet since 2006.


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7 April 2011
Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery Ralph J. Damiano, MD Interviewed by Joel Dunning Ralph Damiano is a pioneer in the area of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. This Giants interview also introduces new technology for viewing the interview. Viewers can watch the entire interview or jump immediately to key topics discussed by Dr. Damiano. Readers can also see playlists of other Giants interviews by selecting the “Menu” option at the bottom of the screen. Let us know what you think of the new video format. RESIDENTS Now on Facebook: International Network of Young Cardiothoracic Surgeons There is a new Facebook site for Young Cardiothoracic Surgeons to keep in contact with each other and to bounce new ideas and thoughts off each other. Go to Facebook, flag this in your groups and see what people are talking about. Get involved! Everyone is welcome. Also, visit the Residents Section on CTSNet and see how Editor Tom Nguyen, MD, has reorganized information and has added many new features. VIDEO Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD MS and Wilson Y. Szeto, MD Replacement of the aortic valve remains an effective treatment of severe aortic stenosis (AS). The authors provide a brief introduction into catheter-based approaches for the treatment of severe AS, with a focus on the operative techniques. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU…. Tell us what you like most and like least about CTSNet. What would you like to see on CTSNet that’s not included now? Send your comments and suggestions to Ray Everngam. Play a role in making CTSNet a more useful community for you. DID YOU KNOW…. CTSNet hosts a CME-granting, Internet-based Educational Activity entitled “Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization.” The online learning activity was developed by John D. Puskas and Joseph Sabik and is sponsored by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The activity has been active on CTSNet since 2006.	MOST VIEWED CLINICAL CASE: Bullous Lung Disease TECHNIQUE: Aortic Valve Repair for Aortic Insufficiency VIDEO: Right Axillary Artery Cannulation With Approach Through the Deltoid-pectoral Groove Using a Side Branch Graft RESIDENTS: Why Become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? More » UPCOMING EVENTS 13 - 16 April 2011 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation 31th Anniversary Meeting and Scientific Sessions 15 - 16 April 2011 50 Years of Cardiac Surgery University Hospital Zurich 26 - 29 April 2011 18th Annual Conference of the Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery 7 - 11 May 2011 91st Annual Meeting - American Association for Thoracic Surgery More » © 2011 CTSNet, Inc. What is CTSNet?