welcomes you to the new, improved website!
Change is hard, so for those who are looking for guidance on where to find specific features or further explanation about the redesigned CTSNet, you’ve come to the right place! This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the new CTSNet.org experience, including explanations of new features, along with videos and screenshots to help you navigate the redesigned site. What follows is all the important information you need!
1. New Navigation Bar and Explore CTSNet Page
The navigation bar has been completely updated, including new categories, while retaining familiar sections such as Podcasts and Careers. A standout addition is the “Explore CTSNet” section. By clicking directly on “Explore CTSNet” in the navigation bar at the top of the website, users can browse through various categories, including:
- New on CTSNet
- Most Popular
- Editors’ Picks
- Favorites
- Proven Techniques
- Novel Cases
- Innovation
- Cardiac
- Thoracic
- Congenital
- Clinical Care Providers
The Favorites section on the “Explore CTSNet” page displayed saved favorites for users who are logged in. As videos are favorited, they will automatically appear here for easy access.
For more detailed information about the navigation bar and “Explore CTSNet” page, watch this useful video:
2. The Atlas of Cardiac Surgery
Another exciting new feature on the website is the newly introduced Atlas of Cardiac Surgery, developed in collaboration with Dr. Vince Gaudiani. This extraordinary collection of videos covers the majority of adult cardiac procedures and serves as a valuable learning resource. Experienced surgeons are invited to submit videos to help expand this important cardiac surgery resource.
To browse the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery, navigate to the “Videos” section in the navigation bar and select “Atlas of Cardiac Surgery” from the drop-down menu.
3. Submitting Content
Submitting content is now more straightforward, as all submissions are consolidated in one location. Whether submitting a video, JANS article, or event, go to “Submit Content” on the right side of the navigation bar. From there, read through the CTSNet guidelines and select “Submit Content Now.” After that, choose the appropriate form for your submission. To learn more about the new submission process, watch this helpful video:
4. No Home Button
After exploring content, you can return to the home page simply by clicking on the new CTSNet logo located above the navigation bar, as demonstrated below.
5. Badges
Badges are a new feature designed to recognize those who generously share their time and expertise with the CTSNet community. CTSNet awards tiered levels of badges to highlight top content contributors and commentors. A lifetime accumulation model is utilized to acknowledge top contributions and commentors. To learn more about badges and how to reach these achievements, go to the “About” section in the navigation bar, select “Community” from the drop-down menu, and click on “Badges.”
6. Updated Footer
The footer of the website has also been updated to include additional features, such as volunteering and advertising opportunities. The footer is accessible from the bottom of any page on the site.
Still need assistance? Please contact ecurcio@ctsnet.org.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding, and welcome to the new site!
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