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Cardiac Surgery in Haiti: High Need, Low Support

February 16, 2023 | Louvenser Minthor…

Haiti is home to over 11 million people and is facing a growing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Currently, about 29 percent of all deaths in Haiti are from CVD, which can often be treated...

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Sharpen Your Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Skills With Us This September!

August 1, 2026 | Marianna Mast

This intensive two-day course features lectures, debates, and practical hands-on sessions in a small group setting. Delegates will have the opportunity to undertake cardiac and lung transplantation in human cadavers...

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Win Free On Demand Access to the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting

July 17, 2026

Stay at the forefront of cardiothoracic surgery with exclusive access to one of the field’s most prestigious events. The 40th EACTS Annual Meeting brings together global leaders, groundbreaking research, and...

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Share Your Late-Breaking Clinical Science With the Global Cardiothoracic Community at the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting!

July 17, 2026

Planning to Attend the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting? Registration is Now Open. Secure your place and join the global cardiothoracic community in Barcelona. Register your place today! If you’re ready...

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How to Navigate the New CTSNet Website

April 30, 2026 | Erica Curcio

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!...

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Tribute to Juro Wada, MD

April 1, 2011

Dr. Juro Wada passed away on February 14, 2011 at his home in Tokyo, Japan. He was 88 years old. Dr. Wada was a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery in Japan...

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Peter Vincent Moulder, Jr. 1921 – 2010

February 9, 2011

Peter Vincent Moulder, Jr. was born January 26, 1921. He died May 10, 2010, at age 89. Dr. Moulder was known as Pete to his residents and colleagues, even when...

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Memorial to Kitipan V. Arom, MD, PhD

August 25, 2010

On May 30, 2010 the field of cardiovascular surgery, physicians and friends mourned the loss of a mentor, colleague and friend. Kit Arom died in Bangkok on this day after...

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Hooshang Bolooki, MD 1937 – 2008

October 26, 2009 | Jeffrey Jacobs

On the morning after his death, Dr. Bolooki was probably discussed and fondly remembered at scrub sinks all across the country as his trainees across the USA prepared to operate....

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Tribute to Salvatore L. Nigro

October 22, 2009 | John R Benfield

Salvatore L. Nigro had trained with Willis J. Potts at the Children’s Hospital in Chicago before he continued his residency with William E. Adams at the University of Chicago. With...

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Organized Chaos

October 6, 2009 | Jennifer Lawton

When asked to describe my life, I often reply, “It is organized chaos.” I have a very full life including an academic cardiac surgery clinical practice and a busy family...

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Johann ‘Hans’ Ehrenhaft 1915 – 2009

September 22, 2009 | Mark Iannettoni

Johann Leopold Friedrich Ehrenhaft, M.D., called “Hans” by his friends, died in Iowa City, Iowa, on June 17, 2009, at age 93. He had a long and distinguished career as...

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Exploring Cardiothoracic Surgery

September 9, 2009 | Nicholas Amoroso

This video was filmed from the perspective of a medical student investigating a career in cardiothoracic surgery. With each video chapter, he aims to provide information that answers many of...