Congenital

JANS Article
October 10, 2024 | Akshay PatelSilver Contributor

This article provides a detailed overview of using composite outcomes in clinical trials, particularly in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. The main takeaways include the advantages of composite endpoints in increasing...

Video
October 9, 2024 | Benjamin Alexander

This is a case presentation of a full-term infant female who was prenatally diagnosed with pentalogy of Cantrell and a cardiac diagnosis of ectopia cordis, a Tet-type double outlet right...

Podcast
October 4, 2024 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with EACTS Secretary General Patrick Myers about the highlights of the upcoming 38th EACTS Annual Meeting. They discuss...

Article
October 1, 2024 | Moyijo Maishanu

I. Background Specialist surgery training in West Africa produces a wide range of surgical specialists across various fields, including cardiothoracic surgery. The training occurs in tertiary healthcare facilities (teaching hospitals)...

Podcast
September 27, 2024 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with lead surgeon Feras Khaliel about the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. They explore the steps taken...

Video
September 19, 2024 | Ahmad Ali AmirghofranBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

The minimally invasive approach has been utilized to correct numerous congenital cardiac anomalies, such as ASD, Partial AV canal, Subaortic web resection, VSD, and PAPVC with good results (1). This...

Podcast
September 19, 2024 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Brian Houseman about VATS vs robotic lobectomy. They discuss training programs, the speed and efficiency of VATS, advanced...

Podcast
September 12, 2024 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Ahmed Abbas about the recent 2024 Warith International Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference he organized at the University...