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THVGreece 2026 | When Surgery Still Matters: Aortic Valve

July 9, 2026 | Apostolos Roubelakis…

This session features leading surgeons discussing various aspects of the aortic valve at the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece (THVGreece) 2026 conference. Please note that all presentations are delivered in Greek. The first presentation, “Failed TAVI...

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

August 13, 2026 | Emily Farkas

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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...

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Register for the Inaugural ‘In Africa for Africa’ Cardio-Thoracic Conference in Cape Town!

August 7, 2026 | Marianna Mast

Join Us in Cape Town for the EACTS/STS/CSIA Cardio-Thoracic Conference, ‘In Africa for Africa’ The conference takes place from September 4–6, 2026 in Cape Town, bringing together leading regional and...

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

August 7, 2026 | Sameh Said

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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,...

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ISMICS 2026 | Cardiac Session—Intraoperative Pearls and Pitfalls

August 7, 2026 | Mario Castillo-Sang

This cardiac session features leading surgeon Mario Castillo-Sang presenting on intraoperative pearls and pitfalls at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. CTSNet Senior Editor—Cardiac...

Podcast

The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 31

November 3, 2023 | Joel Dunning

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of...

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A Tribute to Marian Ionescu

November 1, 2023 | Cameron Lind

SCTS reported that Dr. Marian Ionescu, a pioneer in cardiac surgery, has passed away. In addition to inventing several artificial heart valves, Dr. Ionescu was a medical educator and established...

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CTSNet’s Most Popular Articles in October 2023

October 31, 2023 | Cameron Lind

October was a superstar month for surgical content, including versatile congenital techniques, a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, and hybrid aortic arch treatment. Articles published this month also included interviews...

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The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 30

October 26, 2023 | Joel Dunning

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of...

JANS Article

Women in Cardiac Surgery: Closing the Equity Gap

October 26, 2023 | Cameron Lind

This article reviews the benefits of diversity among cardiac surgeons. Specifically, the authors outline the urgent need for redistribution of access and opportunities for women in cardiothoracic surgery and the...

Podcast

The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 29

October 19, 2023 | Joel Dunning

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of...

Podcast

The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 28

October 13, 2023 | Joel Dunning

This episode of The Beat with Joel Dunning was recorded at the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. Joel runs through the latest in CT surgery news and CTSNet content, commenting on...

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