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CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode: Making a Difference in Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing
Joel Dunning speaks with Jill Ley about cardiothoracic surgery nurses at all stages of their careers.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode: The Horizon of Transcatheter Mitral Therapies: How Should the Surgeons Prepare?
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Wilson Szeto, Michael J. Mack, and Gilbert Tang discuss the future of transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode:Goodbye Sternal Precautions, Hello Move in the Tube?
Jill Ley, Doa El-Ansary, Katijjahbe Mohd, Jenny Adams, Susan Triano, and Richard Gach discuss the origin of sternal precautions, the variability in how they are defined, and recent randomized research.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode:Discussion: The “Hemi-Commando” Procedure for Double-Valve Endocarditis
Juan P. Umana interviews Jose Navia about the “hemi-commando” procedure for double-valve endocarditis.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode:Giants in Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview with Gebrine El Khoury
Leanne Harling talks with Gebrine El Khoury, a pioneer of aortic valvuloplasty, about his distinguished career and specific techniques for aortic valve repair.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode: CTSNet Live From Africa: Perspectives on COVID-19 from Sub-Saharan Cardiac Centers
On Friday, May 8, 2020, CTSNet hosted a live event to find out what our colleagues in Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, and South Africa are seeing and doing as they brace for the impact of COVID-19.
CTSNet To Go: Podcast Episode: The Role of Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shanda Blackmon, Miia Lehtinen, and Meghana Helde discuss structured mentorship and organic sponsor relationships for women during cardiothoracic surgery training, as well as working toward leadership roles and the importance of fostering an environment of inclusion and recognition.
CTSNet To Go: Podcast Episode: Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview with Doug Mathisen
Leanne Harling interviews Doug Mathisen, who reflects on his three decades of practice, and how the general thoracic surgery subspecialty has evolved over the course of his career.
CTSNet To Go: Podcast Episode: Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: The Evidence
Leanne Harling, Enoch Akowuah, Patrick Perier, and Peyman Sardari Nia discuss the UK Mini Mitral Trial, a multicenter randomized trial comparing sternotomy to a minimally invasive approach for mitral valve surgery.
Podcast Episode: Precautions During Aerosolizing Procedures
Leanne Harling moderates a discussion about applying precautions during aerosolizing procedures and the commonality between ENT and thoracic surgery.
Podcast Episode: Telemedicine for the Cardiothoracic Surgeon During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Jessica Luc, Shanda Blackmon, Mahesh Ramchandani, and Nahush Mokadam discuss the topic of telemedicine for the cardiothoracic surgeon during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Podcast Episode: Definition of Necessary Surgery in the Age of COVID-19: An Interview With Douglas E. Wood
Brian Mitzman interviews CTSNet President Douglas E. Wood about the options for oncologic thoracic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Podcast Episode: Cardiac Surgery in the Era of COVID-19: An Interview With Thoralf M. Sundt
Joanna Chikwe interviews Thoralf M. Sundt about cardiac surgery in the era of COVID-19.
Podcast Episode: COVID-19: An International Perspective
Filmed March 18, 2020, Brian Mitzman moderates a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic with an international group of physicians currently on the front lines.
CTSNet To Go Podcast Episode: Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Thomas D’Amico
Joel Dunning interviews Thomas D’Amico, a pioneer in the field of VATS lobectomy.
Podcast Episode: Pioneers in Cardiac Surgery With John McKenna
Leanne Harling interviews John McKenna about his experience in the device industry side of cardiothoracic surgery.