In this inspiring interview, CTSNet Senior Editor Cristina Ruiz Segria speaks with Dr. Ben Youdelman and Gareth Owens, a former acute aortic dissection patient and leader of the Think Aorta campaign. They delve into the Think Aorta campaign in depth.
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April 3, 2026
March 19, 2026
In this important interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Shanda Blackmon about an article from The New York Times in which she was featured, titled “Female CT Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress.”
March 19, 2026
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Shanda Blackmon about an article from The New York Times in which she was featured, titled “Female CT Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress.”
February 4, 2026
In this interview, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang discusses endoscopic cardiac surgery with Drs. Giacomo Bianchi, Markus Kofler, and Patrick Perier.
January 29, 2026
This manuscript examines the clinical, ethical, and psychological implications inherent in caring for very important person (VIP) patients within cardiothoracic surgery.
March 6, 2025
This study investigated the impact of nighttime intensive staffing and failure to rescue (FTR) after cardiac surgery. This study compared two eras that were characterized by the presence and absence of nighttime intensivists staffing.
February 27, 2025
Heart transplants from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors are well-established for adults in the United Kingdom, but extending this practice to pediatric heart transplants has been slow and difficult despite a severe donor shortage. Barriers include ethical concerns, technology gaps, and logistical challenges.
January 2, 2025
This methodology manual is the result of a collaboration between the governing bodies of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) to present a comprehensive pathway for creating multidisciplinary
October 31, 2024
This study investigates racial and ethnic disparities in representation and salary among academic cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States. The authors analyzed data from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) from 2021 and 2022.
October 1, 2024
A detailed account of one surgeon’s unique experience as a trainee in the field of cardiothoracic surgery in West Africa.