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Reimplantation of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery to the Ascending Aorta

July 3, 2026 | Benjamin Alexander…

This is a case presentation of an 18-month-old female who presented to the emergency department with altered mental status. In the emergency room, the patient’s electrocardiogram (EKG) raised concerns for biventricular hypertrophy. A transthoracic echocardiogram...

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Establishing a Sustainable Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Program in Guyana: An Interview With Rebekah Boyd

August 14, 2026 | Rebekah Boyd…

This interview focuses on establishing a sustainable pediatric cardiac surgical program in Georgetown, Guyana. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Ali Mashadi,...

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CSIA Conference and Global Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Emily Farkas

August 13, 2026 | Emily FarkasBronze Contributor…

In this insightful interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with CTSNet Senior Editor—Global Emily Farkas, Associate Director of Global Health in Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine, about...

Podcast

The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 169: CSIA Conference and Global Cardiothoracic Surgery

August 13, 2026 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor…

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with CTSNet Senior Editor—Global Emily Farkas, Associate Director of Global Health in Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine,...

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Systemic Tricuspid Valve Surgery in ccTGA: An Interview With Edward Buratto

August 7, 2026 | Sameh SaidGold ContributorSilver Commentor…

This interview focuses on systemic tricuspid valve surgery in congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA). At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, Sameh Said,...

JANS Article

The Current Landscape and Challenges Facing International Medical Graduates in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training

August 21, 2025 | Ali MashadiSilver Contributor

In this expert opinion, the authors highlight the challenges faced by international medical graduates (IMGs) pursuing cardiothoracic (CT) surgery training positions in the United States. Before training, IMGs face significant...

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Total Left-Sided Chamber DDD Pacemaker Approach in Children

August 20, 2025 | brunorochaccv@hotmail.com…

The video details a surgical technique for permanent pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient diagnosed with congenital complete heart block (CCHB) of maternal lupus origin. A left posterolateral thoracotomy with...

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Guest Editor Series Webinar: Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support

August 20, 2025 | Sandeep Sainathan…

In the final installment of the CTSNet Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support, congenital and pediatric surgeon Sandeep Sainathan was joined by accomplished pediatric surgeons from around...

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Muscular VSD Repair With PA Band Removal and PA Plasty

August 19, 2025 | Benjamin Alexander…

Case Presentation This video presents the case of a 6-year-old female with a history of a larger posterior muscular ventricular septal defect and a previous placement of a pulmonary artery...

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ISMICS 2025 | Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Minimally Invasive Surgery

August 15, 2025 | Juan Crestanello

In May 2025, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch...

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Impella 5.5 Support to Bridge an 18.5 kg Pediatric Patient to Heart Transplantation

August 15, 2025 | Toyokazu Endo…

This article is part of CTSNet’s Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support. Congenital and pediatric surgeon Dr. Sandeep Sainathan invited accomplished pediatric surgeons from around the world...

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Mechanical Circulatory Support of the Fontan Circulation: Implantation of the EXCOR Venous Cannula

August 15, 2025 | Daniel Zimpfer…

This article is part of CTSNet’s Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support. Congenital and pediatric surgeon Dr. Sandeep Sainathan invited accomplished pediatric surgeons from around the world...

Podcast

The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 118: Directing Novel Approaches in Surgery Programs

August 14, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor…

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Todd Rosengart, professor and chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine,...

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