In this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores chest drains with Leanne Ashrafian, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor.
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Education
September 20, 2024
At the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece 2024 conference, leading surgeons delivered presentations on various aspects of the mitral valve. The leading surgeons include Philippe Pibarot, M. Chrissoheris, Markus Kasel, Mony Shuvy, and Peyman Sardari Nia.
September 19, 2024
The authors describe the process and results of implementing a unit-based training program focused on specialized arrest management and resternotomy using the STS cardiac surgical resuscitation (CSR) protocol. Notable staff improvements included better understanding of key roles, activating and initiating the emergency resternotomy protocol, and impo
September 12, 2024
These guidelines, issued by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), address the management of the aortic organ.
September 5, 2024
This article provides a comprehensive guide for students aiming to enter the field of cardiothoracic surgery, by addressing challenges from premedical stages to residency.
September 4, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Ammara Watkins about “Race and Ethnic Disparities in NSCLC Patients.” Dr. Watkins discussed key findings from her study and possible future solutions.
August 22, 2024
Congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery are among the most complex, high-stake medical specialties, which requires exceptional cognitive and technical skills. Despite advances in technology and patient safety, the training for future surgeons in this field faces significant challenges.
August 20, 2024
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Emily Farkas about median sternotomy.
August 19, 2024
This is a full explanation of the anatomy and physiology of the mitral valve by Dr. Vince Gaudiani.
August 19, 2024
This is the introductory video to Vince Gaudiani‘s series exploring mitral valve repair.