Aorta
This 20-year single-center study examined the impact of socioeconomic deprivation on outcomes after major aortic surgery in 2,010 patients within the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system. Among those undergoing emergency repair for acute type A...
This article highlights the establishment of the Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA), a global coalition of all major cardiac surgical societies working with the World Heart Federation. Its mission is...
This prospective cohort study evaluated whether cardiac troponin I measured in pericardial drainage fluid (PCF-cTnI) enhances risk stratification for postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). In...
In this edition of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the...
The authors present their technique for axillary Impella 5.5 insertion. The preferred incision was made through the deltopectoral groove, where the axillary artery is more superficial and easier to access....
This article is part of CTSNet’s series, Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani. CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Vince Gaudiani presents nine surgical videos on the technical aspects...
This article is part of CTSNet’s series, Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani. CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Vince Gaudiani presents nine surgical videos on the technical aspects...
Introduction Accurate identification of the true vs false lumen is a critical step prior to deploying an endovascular device in patients with aortic dissection. The importance of true lumen deployment...
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. Initial Phases of the Procedure The surgeons began by...
The surgical operation to remove transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) and reconstruct the left ventricular outflow tract will become an increasingly important operation to perform well as more TAVRs are...
A 66-year-old 75 KG female presented with New York Heart Association functional classification II/III (NYHA2/3) due to moderate calcific aortic stenosis, estimated to be 60-70 percent. She had lesions in...
Introduction Endovascular arch repair is a progressive growth technique that has developed over the last 10-15 years, although open surgery remains the gold standard. Clinical Case This case involved a...
Patient Selection Every patient with aortic valve disease (stenosis, insufficiency, or a combination of both) who is eligible for a Ross procedure can be considered. In children, the size of...










