Aorta
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. The pectoral muscles were traversed...
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....
An 8 cm left sub-areolar thoracotomy was performed as the working port. The pericardium was opened vertically over the left ventricular apex and suspended with retraction sutures. Using 3-0 polypropylene...
Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Asian Academy of Heart Valve Disease (AAHVD) is pleased to invite you to...
Surgery of the aortic arch has advanced significantly in recent years. The gold standard technique for treating arch aneurysms remains moderate to deep hypothermia with circulatory arrest of the lower...
This is a case presentation of an 18-month-old female who presented to the emergency department with altered mental status. In the emergency room, the patient’s electrocardiogram (EKG) raised concerns for...
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) heart team potentially losing a member. He explores the current composition of the TAVR...
This session features leading surgeons discussing various aspects of aortic stenosis at the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece (THVGreece) 2026 conference. Please note that all presentations are delivered in Greek. The...
Autograft dilation and neo-aortic regurgitation remain key concerns after the Ross procedure. This meta-analysis of 526 patients shows complete Dacron reinforcement yields comparable outcomes to unsupported or partially supported techniques...
This case involved a 74-year-old woman who complained of dyspnea on exertion for the past three weeks. She also reported dysphagia for solids without experiencing weight loss. The patient had...
This video presents a Ross procedure with internal and external reduction annuloplasty using autologous tissue rings. The patient was a 41-year-old previously healthy male who presented after a syncopal episode....








