At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, Dr. Alice Copperwheat spoke with Jorge Mascaro about Type B aortic dissection. They discussed what Type B aortic dissection is, how to determine the appropriate management for patients, and its traditional management strategies.
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May 2, 2025
Watch this presentation from the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, where Dr. Guy Lloyd, clinical director of cardiovascular diagnostics at Barts Health NHS Trust, London, England, delivered a presentation on mitral annular disjunction (MAD) and mitral valve repair.
May 1, 2025
This article addresses the challenges of transitioning from cardiothoracic training to becoming a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon.
April 29, 2025
Watch this month’s episode of The Atrium for an insightful conversation between host Dr. Alice Copperwheat and expert guest Dr. Jose Fernandes as they delve into extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
April 28, 2025
This video demonstrates the Gaudiani technique for aortic valve replacement in a redo situation in a patient with previous prosthetic valve endocarditis.
Advancement in the Thoracic Surgery Subspecialty: A Discussion With Drs. Novoa, Colson, and Petersen
April 25, 2025
At the 2025 SCTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Leanne Ashrafian spoke with Drs. Yolonda Colson, Nuria M. Novoa, and Rene Petersen, about advancements in thoracic surgery.
April 21, 2025
This video demonstrates the Gaudiani technique for performing a ministernotomy, aortic valve replacement, and ascending aortic replacement.
April 18, 2025
In this in-depth discussion, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Vince Gaudiani and cardiac surgeon Dr. Leonard Lee examine Dr. Gaudiani’s reoperation technique for a double patch double valve procedure, showcasing a real-life case during their discussion.
April 17, 2025
This video demonstrates a case of repair for acquired asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy in a patient who underwent a Ravitch procedure at age four, which inhibited thoracic cavity growth and resulted in severe shortness of breath due to a very small thoracic cavity.
April 14, 2025
In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates his technique for a straightforward aortic valve replacement with biventricular pacing.