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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | EUROSCORE in SSA and Consideration of an AfroScore

November 8, 2026

This video features a presentation by Valdano Manuel from the session “Risk Stratification, Quality, and Databases” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Valdano Manuel, Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Jean Piaget...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Consideration of a Global Model

November 8, 2026

This video features a presentation by Jaymie Ang Henry from the session “Risk Stratification, Quality, and Databases” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Jaymie Ang Henry, a...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | The COSECSA Cardiac Surgical Database

November 7, 2026

This video features a presentation by Keith Dindi from the session “Risk Stratification, Quality, and Databases” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Keith Dindi, Head of Cardiothoracic...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Nigeria Open-Heart Surgery Registry

November 7, 2026 | Bode Falase

This video features a presentation by Bode Falase from the session “Risk Stratification, Quality, and Databases” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Bode Falase, consultant surgeon and...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | How Database Development and Minimum Requirements Drive Quality

November 6, 2026 | Bruce Keogh

This video features a presentation by keynote speaker Bruce Keogh from the session “Risk Stratification, Quality, and Databases” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Bruce Keogh, Chair...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Integrated Interdisciplinary Simulation Training for Africa

November 5, 2026 | Francis Smit

This video features a presentation by Francis Smit from the session “Training and Capacity Building” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Francis Smit, Director of Robert W....

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Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation Vs Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum

November 5, 2026 | EACTS StaffGold Contributor

In this single-center randomized trial, 48 patients aged 12–24 undergoing the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum received intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) or thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA). INC reduced the length...

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Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement Using a Bovine Pericardial Tube in Infants With a Very Small Annulus

November 4, 2026 | Ahmad Ali AmirghofranBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

Mitral valve replacement in infants with a very small annulus remains challenging when the annulus cannot accommodate even the smallest prosthesis. This video shows a supra-annular technique using a bovine...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Training Assessment Models Applied in Sub-Saharan Africa

November 1, 2026 | Jacques Janson

This video features a presentation by Jacques Janson from the session “Training and Capacity Building” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Jacques Janson, Associate Professor and Head...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Expanding Training Sites for the West African College of Surgeons

November 1, 2026 | Uvie Onakpoya

This video features a presentation by Uvie Onakpoya from the session “Training and Capacity Building” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Uvie Onakpoya, a cardiac surgeon at...

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AfroScore for Risk Stratification in LMICs: An Interview With Valdano Manuel

October 31, 2026 | Emily FarkasSilver Contributor

This interview focuses on AfroScore for risk stratification in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). At the 40th European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor—Global Emily Farkas,...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Building a Regional Fellowship Program in Kenya

October 31, 2026

This video features a presentation by Yonas Teferi from the session “Training and Capacity Building” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Yonas Teferi, a cardiothoracic surgeon and...

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In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference | Core Curriculum—CMSA Perspective

October 31, 2026

This video features a presentation by Tim Pennel from the session “Training and Capacity Building” at the inaugural In Africa for Africa Cardio-Thoracic Conference. Tim Pennel, Chris Barnard Chair and...

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