In Part 3 of this series, experts discuss managing shockable rhythms, CSR/CALS algorithm for ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia without a pulse, the use of manual vs automated defibrillation, and antiarrhythmic medications.
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Cardiac
July 15, 2025
This video demonstrates that the Commando procedure provides adequate exposure for the reconstruction of the cardiac fibrous skeleton in cases of invasive endocarditis.
July 14, 2025
This video details the repair of ischemic ventricular septal defect using a tension-free double sandwich patch technique to minimize risk of residual shunt and potentially increase durability.
July 11, 2025
At the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, Dr. L. Wiley Nifong delivered a presentation titled "How I Trained Over Half the World's Robotic Surgeons."
July 11, 2025
This video demonstrates a surgical approach to mitral valve repair combined with left internal mammary artery to left anterior descending artery coronary artery bypass grafting, performed via a left anterior minithoracotomy.
July 10, 2025
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Jay Pal, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Washington, about AI-assisted screening for rheumatic heart disease.
July 10, 2025
This video demonstrates the technique of left internal mammary artery harvesting through a left minithoracotomy with thoracoscopic assistance.
July 10, 2025
Heart valve disease is a leading cause of mortality, with increasing incidence due to an aging population. Early referral to specialized heart networks is vital, as late diagnosis often leads to palliative rather than curative treatment.
July 10, 2025
This study evaluated social media and online platform use among 223 randomly selected, actively practicing cardiothoracic surgeons from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
July 10, 2025
Mitral valve leaflet and subvalvular apparatus abnormalities can cause left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in the absence of septal hypertrophy.