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CTSNet Has Moved
01-December-2011

CTSNet has moved to a virtual office environment. Please note our new contact information:
CTSNet, Inc.
633 N. Saint Clair St., 23rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611-3658, USA

EUROSCORE II iPhone and iPad App Now Available
11-November-2011

Edward Bender has now designed a new app that calculates the EUROSCORE II score for you. Download the app by selecting the App Store icon on your device and typing in "euroscore ii". The app is free. Let us know what you think of the app.

New Vignette in the CTSNet Safety Reporting System
09-November-2011

Read the new safety reporting vignette entitled, "Arterial Line Air Embolism Due To Low Venous Reservoir Level," along with a safety analysis. Then, leave a comment about the report or the safety analysis.

New Vignette in the CTSNet Safety Reporting System
03-November-2011

A new vignette entitled, “Pressurized Cardiotomy Resulting in Air Embolism,” along with a safety analysis, has been posted on the CTSNet Safety Reporting System. Take a look and leave a comment.

AATS 92nd Annual Meeting Electronic Submission Site Is Now Open
07-September-2011

Pascal R. Vouhe, MD
31-August-2011

Interviewed by CTSNet Editor Marko Turina, Dr. Vouhe discusses the switch operation for transposition of the great arteries, with many valuable hints and tips.

The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) has created the TSRA Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery
24-August-2011

This book was edited by the TSRA and authored by more than 50 cardiothoracic surgery residents from around the country. The material is organized into four different sections: General Thoracic Surgery; Adult Cardiac Surgery; Congenital Cardiac Surgery; and Cardiothoracic Trauma and Critical Care. The book is available at no cost in an electronic format (PDF, EPUB, or Kindle) or for a nominal fee as a print book via Amazon. Details on obtaining the book can be found on the TSRA website.

New Safety Reporting Vignette
22-August-2011

The pregnant patient can often lead to deviations from standard practices. Limiting risks to the fetus should always be considered, but the well-being of the mother needs to be primary in some circumstances.

AATS 2011 Mitral Conclave Presentation and Video Library Now Available on CTSNet
19-August-2011

Had a chance to view the online version of the AATS 2011 MITRAL CONCLAVE? A highlight from the online Conclave: Newly innovated mini-mitral valve surgical instruments and techniques facilitate both direct-vision and endoscopic-assisted approaches and accomplish a favorable surgical outcome even in the complex pathology of mitral valve insufficiency. Attendees have direct access. Nonattendees can purchase access for a modest fee.

Updated CTSNet App Released
16-August-2011

An updated version of the CTSNet iPad App is available for download. If you've already downloaded the app, an update notice will appear automatically under App Store, under Updates. If you haven't downloaded the free app, you can do so by selecting the App Store icon on your iPad and searching for CTSNet. The app continues to rank in the top 100 of all medical iPad apps. The CTSNet iPad App is sponsored by Sorin.

Tribute to John A. Hawkins, 1955-2011
28-July-2011

The July issue of the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery contains a memorial tribute to Dr. John A. Hawkins. The tribute was written by Dr. Williams G. Williams.

A. Pieter Kappetein, MD
25-July-2011

Dr. David discusses his routine techniques for sternotomy, cannulation, and routine aortic-valve replacement, including choice of valves and when to do a Ross procedure. Then he discusses his signature operation---the aortic valve sparing root replacement, with many valuable hints and tips.

This Giants Interview is sponsored by CryoLife, Inc.

New Resident Program Profiles Added
01-July-2011

Four new Program Profiles have been added in the Residents Section: Emory University, MD Anderson Cancer Center/Methodist Hospital, University of Michigan, and University of Rochester Medical Center.

Tirone E. David, MD
23-June-2011

AATS 2011 Mitral Conclave Presentation and Video Library Now Available on CTSNet
08-June-2011

The AATS 2011 MITRAL CONCLAVE brought together the world's leading figures in mitral valve disease for discussion of the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive approaches, percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. CTSNet hosts the Mitral Conclave and provides attendees with direct access to the presentations. Nonattendees can purchase access to the presentations online through CTSNet.

Paul Sergeant, MD
23-May-2011

Dr. Sergeant is a past president of the European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgery and is is the clinical director of the K.U.Leuven OPCAB Training and Re-training School. Dr. Sergeant discusses off-pump surgery techniques and provides tips for performing the procedures.

The Western Thoracic Surgical Association 37th Annual Meeting
17-May-2011

2011 Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together. The Full Program is now available online.

CTSNet Board Elects New Officers
18-May-2011

The CTSNet Board of Directors elected new officers at its recent meeting. Thor Sundt was elected to serve as President, A. Pieter Kappetein was elected as Secretary, and Doug Wood was elected to serve as Treasurer. All terms are 1 year.

Tom Treasure, MD MS FRCS F
27-April-2011

Dr. Treasure is a past president of the European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgery and was chairman of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons metastasectomy guideline project. Here, Dr. Treasure discusses pulmonary metastasectomy in depth and talks about the PULMICC trial.