This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Cristiano Spadaccio, an attending cardiac surgeon and associate professor of surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, USA, about totally tissue-engineered valves for tricuspid replacement. They focus on the CorMatrix Cor TRICUSPID ECM Valve, including the technique for valve implantation, the functionality of the valve and its underlying concept, and the valve’s history, particularly its applications in pediatric patients. The episode features videos and photos showcasing the valve, the implantation procedure, and more. Additionally, they discuss the critical role of identifying the papillary muscle in this surgery and whether an anoplasty ring is necessary. They also explore the current status of the valve and its future prospects.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the long-term outcomes and predictors of compensatory sweating after bilateral endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, five-year outcomes after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, navigating the future of pediatric cardiovascular surgery using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), and a randomized controlled trial on retraction speed and chronic poststernotomy pain.  

In addition, Joel explores the Ross procedure using the right atrial appendage valve instead of a homograft, totally endoscopic mechanical mitral valve repair, and an exploration on reoperation technique for double patch double valve with Drs. Leonard Lee and Vince Gaudiani. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.  

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) Long-Term Outcomes and Predictors of Compensatory Sweating After Bilateral Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy  [3]

2.) 5-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis [4] 

3.) Navigating the Future of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery: Insights and Innovation Powered by Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT)  [5]

4.) Retraction Speed and Chronic Poststernotomy Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [6] 

CTSNET Content Mentioned 

1.) Ross Procedure Using the Right Atrial Appendage Valve Instead of a Homograft: An All-Native Valve Approach [7] 

2.) Totally Endoscopic Mechanical Mitral Valve Repair  [8]

3.) Reoperation Technique for Double Patch Double Valve: An Exploration With Leonard Lee and Vince Gaudiani  [9]

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery Series: The Swiss Army Knife Approach  [10]

2.) Expert Discussion Videos [11] 

3.) Career Center   [12]

4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  [13]

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