In this CTSNet To Go episode, David Tom Cooke moderates a discussion on innovative curriculum design in cardiothoracic surgery. He is joined by Rishindra M. Reddy of the University of Michigan, Amy G. Fiedler of the University of Wisconsin, Luis Armando Godoy of the University of California David Medical Center, and Thomas K. Varghese, Jr.,…
This Beat episode, featuring Joel Dunning, MD, focuses on survivors’ longitudinal functional status of ECMO after COVID-19, a trial on advanced reperfusion strategies, an analysis on the decrease in all adult surgeries, and results of robotically-assisted congenital cardiac surgery. For more information on this episode’s topics, links are provided: What Does Survival Look Like After…
David Jablons moderated this live event, originally recorded on Nov. 18, 2020, which presented data about the development of a molecular assay based on resected tumor RNA expression from simple paraffin-fixed tissue samples. This is integrated into an algorithm that can assign a risk score for recurrence. This molecular risk score is fully independent of…
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Guest Editor Konstadinos A. Plestis and his panelists discuss the seven clinical videos of his recent Guest Editor Series: Surgical Management of Acute Aortic Dissections: Tricks and Tips to Simplify the Operation, highlighting key techniques in difficult cases that can be replicated by all cardiac surgeons.
In this Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery interview, Jessica Luc speaks with Lars G. Svensson of the Cleveland Clinic about his career in cardiac surgery. They discuss the elephant trunk procedure, the modified David reimplantation procedure, and the “J” incision, as well as Dr Svensson’s tips for mentorship and leadership.
This Beat episode, featuring Brian Mitzman, general thoracic surgeon with the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, discusses recent highlights submitted to CTSNet, along with a look at this weekend’s Society of Thoracic Surgeons 57th Annual Meeting. For more information on this episode’s topics, links are provided: Society of Thoracic Surgeons 57th Annual Meeting…
This Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, MD, covers part one of a two-part discussion on vaccines. Dr Dunning reviews three papers on the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available. For more information on this episode’s topics, links are provided: Baden LR, El Sahly HM, Essink B, Kotloff K, Frey S, Novak R, et al. Efficacy…
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Dawn Hui of UT Health San Antonio, Texas, moderates a discussion on advocacy within the cardiothoracic surgery specialty. She is joined by Keith Naunheim of Saint Louis University in Missouri; John H. Calhoon of the UT Health San Antonio, Texas; Ourania Preventza of Baylor College of Medicine in…
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Leanne Harling and Jessica Luc moderate a discussion on the global experience of how to make the most of one’s training and successfully transition to practice. They are joined by an international panel of guests, and this discussion spans cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery. This Resident Corner…
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Joel Dunning speaks with Patrick M. McCarthy about his experience with mitral valve surgery. They discuss Dr McCarthy’s training and mentorship, his techniques with mitral valve surgery, and how the field has changed over the course of his career.
CTSNet published over 60 podcast episodes in 2020. As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff presents the five most popular podcast episodes published in 2020. Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Thomas D’AmicoBy Joel Dunning, Thomas D’Amico Duke Cameron on Valve-Sparing Aortic Root ReplacementBy Mohamad Bashir, Duke Cameron Goodbye Sternal Precautions,…
This Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, MD, and joined by Enoch Akowuah, MD, both of the James Cook University Hospital, UK, covers studies on mitraclip MR repair, Easy-AS, and segmentectomy vs. lobectomy; lawsuits against surgical stapler manufactures; and trials on MAVRIC and the UK mini mitral. For more information on this episode’s topics, links…
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Joel Dunning, Moishe Liberman, and Eric Goudie discuss the division of pulmonary arteries using an energy device.
This Beat episode, featuring Brian Mitzman, general thoracic surgeon with the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, as the host, discusses recent highlights submitted to CTSNet, along with a look at a new esophagogastric anastomosis simulator in this month’s JTCVS. For more information on this episode’s topics, links are provided: Thoracic Surgical Oncology: Video…
This Beat episode, featuring Dr Jessica Luc, cardiovascular surgery resident from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, as the host, discussing highlights from the CTSNet COVID-19 portal, including the subspecialty guidance statements on cardiac, thoracic, and congenital patient triage, followed by education and ethical considerations during the pandemic. For more information on this episode’s…
In this interview recorded at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, Priyadharshanan Ariyaratnam talks with William Brawn. Dr Brawn is a leading authority on congenital heart surgery and has received a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his outstanding clinical work. He has performed over 3,000 operations and published over a 100 peer-reviewed publications…
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