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Basic Science Research in CT Surgery: An Interview With Lauren Levy

August 21, 2026 | Lauren Levy…

This interview focuses on basic science research in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Mujtaba Mubashir, a cardiothoracic fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...

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The Lifeline: Postoperative Pearls in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease, Part 1

September 9, 2026 | Jill LeySilver Contributor…

In this episode of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the...

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Aortic Uncrossing Procedure for Circumflex Aorta

September 7, 2026 | Zineb El Hasnaoui…

Aortic uncrossing is indicated for symptomatic patients with a circumflex aorta causing significant tracheoesophageal compression. Case presentation The authors present a two-year-old child (12.4 kg) with dysphagia who was diagnosed...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 172: Intraoperative AI Copilot in Robotic Cardiac Surgery

September 4, 2026 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor…

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Jacques Kpodonu, a cardiac surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and Assistant Professor of Surgery...

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Thinking Outside the Box: Mitral Valve De-Repair

September 1, 2026 | Sameh SaidGold ContributorSilver Commentor

A 16-year-old male presented with shortness of breath and exertional fatigue. He had a history of repeat hospitalization due to acute episodes of suspected pulmonary edema. He had previously undergone...

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

November 13, 2025 | EACTS StaffSilver Contributor

This study analyzed 3,394 pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) patients listed for heart transplant from 2014 to 2023. Of these, 16.5 percent received ventricular assist device (VAD) support while waitlisted....

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Direct Cannulation for Right Axillary ASD Closure in Pediatric Patients

November 9, 2025 | Pramod Reddy Kandakure

Introduction Minimally invasive closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) can be safely achieved using a range of techniques. In pediatric patients, femoral cannulation can be difficult due to the small...

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Percutaneous ASD Closure Device Migration to the Pulmonary Artery: Retrieval of the Device and ASD Repair

November 8, 2025 | dumanzihnimert@gmail.com

In this video, the authors present an urgent case of atrial septal defect (ASD) in a young patient. The percutaneous ASD closure device migrated into the main pulmonary artery, creating...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 130: Turning Ideas Into Companies

November 6, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Liam Burns, CEO of Qaelon Medical, about turning ideas into companies. They explored the challenges faced by innovators and...

JANS Article

Parenting From the OR: The Unique Challenges and Positive Impacts on Children Raised by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Mothers

November 6, 2025 | Vincent SierGold Contributor

This article explores the challenges and benefits of growing up with a mother in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. Through a preliminary survey of 12 adult children of women CT surgeons, the...

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​​​Pulmonary and Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: A Late Sequelae of Unrepaired Double Chambered Right Ventricle in an Adult

October 31, 2025 | Juan Contreras Reyes

Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection of the endocardium, most frequently involving the cardiac valves. This condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality, as well as considerable...

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Robotic Cardiac Surgery and Simulation Training: An Interview With Husam Balkhy

October 31, 2025 | Husam BalkhyBronze Contributor…

At the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes conducted insightful interviews with leading cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 129: Using AI in Medical Writing

October 30, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing medical articles. He reviews guidelines set by the International Committee of Journal...

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