The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 132: Surgical Treatment of Eisenmenger Syndrome

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Randas Batista, cardiac surgeon and founder of Vilela Batista Heart Foundation, about the surgical treatment of Eisenmenger syndrome. They explored what Eisenmenger syndrome is and outlined the most common causes of the condition. They also delved into the history of this syndrome, highlighting the significant contributions of Viktor Eisenmenger and Paul H. Wood. Furthermore, they discussed the impact of this syndrome on lung function and extracting oxygen within the pulmonary artery. Dr. Batista shared valuable technical tips for performing the surgical procedure as well as solutions for managing this syndrome.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the DAMSUN-HF study on AI-enabled digital auscultation for detecting heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa, transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement in low-risk patients at seven years, current clinical practices and future perspectives on periprocedural myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting, and an analysis of UNOS. 

In addition, Joel explores anomalous right coronary artery, beating heart transplantation using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS), and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Marc Moon about aortic dissection. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) AI-Enabled Digital Auscultation for Detecting Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa: The DAMSUN-HF Study 

2.) Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at 7 Years 

3.) Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Current Clinical Practices and Future Perspectives 

4.) Analysis of UNOS: Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant in Paediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Anomalous Right Coronary Artery 

2.) Beating Heart Transplantation Using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS) 

3.) The Atrium: Aortic Dissection 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) The Cardiac Recovery Room 

2.) Resident Video Competition 

3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide  

4.) Career Center  

5.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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