CTSNet Podcasts

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon. He provides a comprehensive overview of the conference, including details about the featured speakers and the topics to be addressed by these distinguished surgeons. He also discusses operating room extubation for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, how small airway brush gene expression predicts chronic lung allograft dysfunction and mortality, strategies to prevent and manage hemocompatibility-related adverse events in VAD patients, and mentoring pediatric heart surgeons. In addition, Joel discusses a beating heart implant technique in donation after circulatory death, an excellent explanation of the full anatomy and physiology of the mitral valve, and neonatal aortic arch repair and the Warden procedure. Before closing, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. The Beat is taking a quick break and will be back with a new episode on September 9, 2024! JANS Items Mentioned 1.) Operating Room Extubation for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A National Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis 2.) Small Airway Brush Gene Expression Predicts Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction and Mortality 3.) ISHLT Consensus Statement on Strategies to Prevent and Manage Hemocompatibility Related Adverse Events in VAD Patients 4.) Mentoring Pediatric Heart Surgeons: A Difficult Road for Both Mentors and Mentees CTSNet Content Mentioned 1.) Beating Heart Implant Technique in Donation After Circulatory Death Utilizing Ex Vivo Normothermic Organ Perfusion 2.) The Full Anatomy and Physiology of the Mitral Valve Explained 3.) Expert Techniques: Neonatal Aortic Arch Repair and the Warden Procedure Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Raja Flores about VATS lobectomy. They discuss his experience and studies in VATS lobectomy and Dr. Flores’s technique for this procedure. He also discusses the evolution of the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting for left main disease, current indications and surgical strategies for myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, and pneumonectomy following penetrating trauma with ECMO as postoperative support. In addition, Joel discusses a bilateral internal mammary artery harvest using an SSi MANTRA, sinus venosus atrial septal defect repair using a beating heart technique, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on mega-thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Before closing, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned 1.) The Evolution of the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Shift in Surgical Paradigm to a More Individualized Approach 2.) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Left Main Disease According to Age 3.) Current Indications and Surgical Strategies for Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction 4.) Pneumonectomy Following Penetrating Trauma With ECMO as Postoperative Support: Case Report—(Lung Trauma and ECMO) CTSNET Content Mentioned Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Harvest Using an SSi MANTRA Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect Repair Using a Beating Heart Technique Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Mega-Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Emily Farkas about median sternotomy. They discuss the indications and background of median sternotomy, patient preparation, the incision and its different variations, and preparation of the tissue. They also discuss osteotomy, spreading, and closure of median sternotomy. A reminder that The Atrium airs once a month and presents foundational clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned for next month’s episode on chest drains! Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning highlights the Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation mobile surgical unit on its first trip to Accra, Ghana. He discusses the different surgeries that were performed on the first day in this mobile unit and how the mobile hospital will travel throughout Africa offering minimally invasive surgery to those who cannot afford thoracic surgery. He also discusses a cross-sectional study on structural heart training experiences, long-term durability of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement, mechanical versus biological mitral valve replacement, and a paradigm change in surgical management of the apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In addition, Joel discusses robotic bilateral internal mammary artery dissection, total arterial revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on mini-access branch-first total arch replacement and the frozen elephant trunk procedure. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Cross-Sectional Study on Structural Heart Training Experiences in Cardiothoracic Residency Programs Long Term Durability of Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Young Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis Mechanical Versus Biological Mitral Valve Replacement: Insights From Propensity Score Matching on Survival and Reoperation Rates Commentary: A Paradigm Change in Surgical Management of the Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy to Avoid Heart Transplantation CTSNet Content Mentioned Robotic Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Dissection Total Arterial Revascularization for Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Mini-Access Branch-First Total Arch Replacement and Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the RESTORE trial for individuals with pectus excavatum. He discusses the goals for this trial, Castor EDC vs REDCap, and the statistical plan. He also discusses risk factors influencing postoperative pleural empyema in patients with pleural mesothelioma, pre- and postoperative functional outcome parameters in patients receiving laryngotracheal surgery, surgical management of large tracheoesophageal fistulas in infants after button battery ingestion, and the “Seattle Shawl” procedure. In addition, Joel discusses atrial septal defect closure in the setting of severe pectus excavatum, the Ravitch procedure with external rib plating to maximize relief of cardiac compression, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on how to assess aortic valve competency of the mini-access CAVIAAR procedure. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Risk Factors Influencing Postoperative Pleural Empyema in Patients With Pleural Mesothelioma: A Single-Centre Analysis In-Depth Analysis of Pre- and Postoperative Functional Outcome Parameters in Patients Receiving Laryngotracheal Surgery Surgical Management of Large Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Infants After Button Battery Ingestion A Novel, Simplified Protected Ross Technique: The “Seattle Shawl” Procedure CTSNet Content Mentioned Atrial Septal Defect Closure in the Setting of Severe Pectus Excavatum: A Unique Case The Ravitch Procedure With External Rib Plating to Maximize Relief of Cardiac Compression Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Mini-Access CAVIAAR Procedure, Part 1: How to Assess Aortic Valve Competency Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the implementation of the Versius robotic surgical system for thoracic surgery and summarizes the ability of the Versius surgical system to successfully and safely complete a range of thoracic procedures aligned with phase 2a of the (Development) of the Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long-term follow-up (IDEAL) framework for surgical innovation. He also discusses the perioperative tools to predict neurocognitive outcomes in congenital heart surgery, the differences in right heart function after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with pulmonary valve stenosis versus tetralogy of Fallot, and the left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. In addition, Joel discusses neoarotic valve repair with a subannular ring for complex trileaflet prolapse after an arterial switch operation, the use of the autologous innominate vein as a substitute for the pulmonary arteries, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on the technical details of the mini-access David procedure. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Implementation of the Versius Robotic Surgical System for Thoracic Surgery: First Clinical Evaluation of Feasibility and Performance Perioperative Tools to Predict Neurocognitive Outcome in Congenital Heart Surgery Differences in Right Heart Function After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Versus Tetralogy of Fallot Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Current Status and Perspectives CTSNet Content Neoaortic Valve Repair With a Subannular Ring for Complex Trileaflet Prolapse After an Arterial Switch Operation Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Mini-Access David Procedure—Endoscopic Assessment of Valve Competency The Use of the Autologous Innominate Vein as a Substitute for the Pulmonary Arteries in Pulmonary Atresia and Absent PAs Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Lorena Montes about saphenous vein harvesting. They discuss in what circumstances saphenous veins are harvested, anatomy and basics, opening and closing, and key steps. They also discuss novel strategies and harvesting veins endoscopically. Don’t forget that The Atrium airs once a month presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned for next month’s episode on sternotomy! Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the best practice consensus guidelines from joint specialist societies for the treatment of patients with pectus abnormalities and summarizes the current evidence for the different treatment strategies for this condition, including supportive care, psychological support and nonsurgical techniques including bracing and vacuum bell therapy. He also discusses the selection for transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement, mechanical or biological prosthesis for aortic valve replacement, and wearable devices in patients with atrial fibrillation. In addition, Joel discusses correction of complex aorta disease using frozen elephant trunk, aortic reconstruction with freestyle root, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on the technical details of of the mini Bentall. procedure. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Selection for Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Mid-Term Survival: Results of the Autheartvisit Study The Pectus Care Guidelines: Best Practice Consensus Guidelines From the Joint Specialist Societies SCTS/MF/CWIG/BOA/BAPS for the Treatment of Patients With Pectus Abnormalities Mechanical or Biological Prosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 45 to 74 Years CTSNet Content Mentioned Correction of Complex Aorta Disease Using the Frozen Elephant Trunk and Bentall’s Procedures Aortic Reconstruction With Freestyle Root Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About Mini-Bentall Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Enoch Akowuah and the cardiac surgery team operating in Ghana as they visit the James Cook University Hospital in England. They discuss mission trips in Ghana, the training that is involved, and the impact the program has. Joel also talks about the outcomes of emergency intraprocedural surgical conversion during TAVI, axillary versus femoral arterial cannulation, and the preconditioning drugs that can reduce side effects of cardiac surgery. He also discusses another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series on descending aortic intimal flap fenestration and myocardial protection during a 5 cm access aortic surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Incidence and Outcomes of Emergency Intraprocedural Surgical Conversion During TAVI: A Multicentric Analysis Axillary Versus Femoral Arterial Cannulation in Acute Type A Dissection: International Multicenter Data Preconditioning Drug Offers Potential to Reduce Side Effects of Cardiac Surgery CTSNet Content Mentioned Breaking the Broken Dogma in Aortic Valve Replacement: The Nine Suture With Interstitch Pledget AVR Technique Mitral Regurgitation and KISS Repair: A Doodle Journey Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: 5 cm Access Aortic Surgery and Myocardial Protection Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Albert Jauregui Abularach about his work as a pioneer in robotic lung transplantation. Joel also talks about cardiac shockwave therapy with CABG, the results of an esophageal cancer trial, and acute aortic dissection controversies. He also discusses another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series on aortic dissection repair, internal thoracic harvesting and grafting, and a pediatric orthotopic heart transplant. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. The Beat is taking a sumer break and will be back with a new episode on August 1, 2024! JANS Items Mentioned Cardiac Shockwave Therapy in Addition to CABG Improves Myocardial Function in Ischemic Heart Failure: The CAST-HF Trial Clinical T2 N0 M0 Esophageal Cancer: Identifying Predictive Factors of Upstaging AMDS or FET in Acute Aortic Dissection Indications and Controversies CTSNet Content Mentioned Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Acute Type A Dissection—Aortic Rupture Secrets of Bilateral Internal Thoracic Harvesting and Grafting How I Do It: Pediatric Orthotopic Heart Transplant Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the recently published MARS 2 trial, an AATS consensus document on management of subsolid lung nodules, and the long-term outcomes of permanent pacemaker implantation. Joel also talks about videos demonstrating the commando procedure for endocarditis, a new aortic surgery video from Prof. Tristan Yan, and a demonstration of aortic and pulmonary homograft harvesting. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Extended Pleurectomy Decortication and Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone for Pleural Mesothelioma (MARS 2): A Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial The 2023 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Expert Consensus Document: Management of Subsolid Lung Nodules Permanent Pacemaker Implantation and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Concomitant Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Surgery CTSNet Content Mentioned Commando Procedure in a Patient With Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses: Fourth Intervention for Bacterial Endocarditis Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Visceral Pericardium—A Forgotten Layer Harvesting Aortic and Pulmonary Homograft Valves From the Human Cadaveric Heart Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses a new cardiothoracic surgery conference in Iraq and his insights on the newest surgical robot technology. Joel also talks about the benefits of minimally invasive ECMO in cardiac surgery patients, the history and importance of the Thoracic Surgical Oncology Group, and a trial determining thresholds for drain removal after anatomic lung resection. He also features the first episode of The Atrium, a new CTSNet resident-focused podcast, a video on the history of aortic surgery, and a video demonstrating minimally invasive mitral valve replacement. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Conventional Versus Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgical Oncology Group: An American Association for Thoracic Surgery Clinical Trials Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial of Thresholds for Drain Removal After Anatomic Lung Resection CTSNet Content Mentioned The Atrium: Basics of Thoracic Surgery Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: A Brief History of Aortic Surgery Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement and Left Atrium Plication Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Robert Cerfolio of NYU Langone Health. They discuss the importance of consistent communication at every touch point before surgery to achieve routine day one discharge after lobectomies and day three discharge after cardiac surgery. Dr. Cerfolio also emphasizes the importance of overcoming dogma and embracing the mindset that getting patients home is better for them and safer. Joel then highlights a new CTSNet podcast for residents and trainees, The Atrium hosted by Dr. Alice Copperwheat. In addition, he discusses a cyberattack on London hospitals, the EXPLANT-TAVR registry, the impact of patient-prosthesis mismatch, and a report on cardiac xenotransplantation. He also features a panel discussion of CABG surgery disasters, aortic hemiarch replacement without hypothermic circulatory arrest, and a redo sternotomy with a Bentall's operation in Ghana. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Transcatheter Heart Valve Explant With Infective Endocarditis-Associated Prosthesis Failure and Outcomes: The EXPLANT-TAVR International Registry Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Analysis of the PARTNER Trials Current Status of Cardiac Xenotransplantation: Report of a Workshop of the German Heart Transplant Centers CTSNet Content Mentioned International Coronary Congress 2023: Intraoperative “Disasters” in CABG Surgery Aortic Hemiarch Replacement Without Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Redo Sternotomy and Bentall's Operation Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Prof. Dawn Jaroszewski. They discuss the latest techniques in pectus excavatum surgery and Prof. Jaroszewski’s recommendations for safe pectus guidelines. She goes on to demonstrate some of her techniques on a chest cavity simulator. In addition, Joel discusses different types of treatment for aortic valve stenosis, robotic thymectomy for thymic tumors, and outcomes based on volume in hospitals performing pediatric cardiac surgery. He also talks about a recent webinar on postoperative complications in cardiac surgery, left innominate vein cannulation for mitral valve surgery, and left main coronary artery atresia repair in an infant. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Transcatheter or Surgical Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis Robotic Thymectomy in Thymic Tumors: A Multicenter, Nationwide Study Volume Alone Does Not Predict Quality Outcomes in Hospitals Performing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery CTSNet Content Mentioned Post Operative Complications Following Cardiac Surgery and Their Clinical Impact | ERAS Webinar Left Innominate Vein Cannulation for Mitral Valve Surgery Left Main Coronary Artery Atresia Repair in an Infant Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In a new CTSNet podcast for residents and trainees, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat examines essential procedures and pressing topics for early career cardiothoracic surgeons. In her debut episode, Alice speaks with CTSNet Editor in Chief Professor Joel Dunning about the basics of thoracic surgery. They discuss patient positioning, thoracic incision location and technique, and opening and closing techniques. They also debate the increasing popularity of robotic thoracic surgery and the merits of different surgical techniques. The Atrium will air once a month, rotating between clinical and career-focused topics from across the cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned next month for an episode on vein harvesting. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Vince Gaudiani. They discuss his recent video series on CTSNet demonstrating techniques for cerebral protection in cardiac surgery. In addition, Joel discusses a registry analysis of cardiac surgery patients with underlying atrial fibrillation, takeaways from lung cancer surgery trials, and the results of the NOTION-2 TAVR trial. He also talks about a video demonstrating bedside percutaneous ECMO decannulation, an interview with CT surgery giant Dr. J. Donald Hill, and a modified procedure atrial fibrillation using intraoperative 3D epicardial voltage mapping. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Surgical Ablation, Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, or Both? Nationwide Registry Analysis of Cardiac Surgery Patients With Underlying Atrial Fibrillation Sublobar Resection Versus Lobectomy for Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma—Takeaways From Modern Randomized Trials Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Low-Risk Tricuspid or Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: The NOTION-2 Trial CTSNet Content Mentioned Bedside Percutaneous Decannulation of Femoral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With J. Donald Hill Modified Convergent Procedure for Refractory Atrial Fibrillation Using Intraoperative 3D Epicardial Voltage Mapping Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning introduces the new DV5 Intuitive Da Vinci robot. He talks about the benefits of this technology and demonstrates some of its new features. In addition, Joel discusses an assessment of valvular heart disease guidelines across global organizations, using the Commando procedure for anterior mitral annular calcification, and a commentary on the subxiphoid approach for thymic malignancy. He also talks about a video from Prof. Vince Gaudiani’s cerebral protection series on aortic reconstruction, aortic valve repair in a rheumatic heart disease patient, and an interview with the winner of the Resident Video Competition. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Same Evidence, Different Recommendations: A Methodological Assessment of Transatlantic Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease Contemporary Experience With the Commando Procedure for Anterior Mitral Annular Calcification Commentary: Less Is More in Modified Subxiphoid Approach for Thymic Malignancy CTSNet Content Mentioned Safe Cerebral Protection: Reoperation Aortic Root and Proximal Arch Reconstruction Aortic Valve Repair Using Neocuspidization and the Ozaki Procedure in Children With Rheumatic Heart Disease An Interview With John Sadeghi: Winner of the 2023 CTSNet Resident Video Competition Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with physician’s assistant Alan ODonnell about his process for filming and editing exceptional cardiothoracic surgical videos. In addition, Joel discusses the AATS presidential address and a study on the efficacy and safety of a transaortic approach to septal myectomy. He also talks about safe cerebral protection in the frozen elephant trunk procedure, a video demonstrating minimally invasive ascending aorta replacement, and a simplified technique for allograft implantation. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Raison D'être in Turbulent Times: Academics, Legerdemain Surgery, and a Leadership Theorem Efficacy and Safety of a Transaortic Approach to Midventricular and Apical Septal Myectomy CTSNet Content Mentioned Safe Cerebral Protection: Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure Ascending Aorta Replacement by Minimally Invasive Technique Simplified Running Suture Technique for Allograft Implantation in Cases of Aortic Root Abscess Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, in an episode sponsored by AtriCure, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation. In addition, Joel discusses concomitant AFib treatment in patients undergoing CABG, the first patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant, and predictors of venous thromboembolism after lung cancer resection. He also talks about a recent interview with Prof. Ralph Damiano, a diaphragm plication technique video, and CTSNet’s most popular videos and articles from April. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Concomitant Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Woman Becomes First Patient to Undergo Combined Heart Pump Implant and Pig Kidney Transplant Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism After Lung Cancer Resection CTSNet Content Mentioned Developments of Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: An Interview With Ralph Damiano, Jr. A Simple and Effective Technique for Diaphragm Plication CTSNet’s 10 Most Popular Articles of April 2024 Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses upcoming interviews to be published on CTSNet. In addition, Joel discusses heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease, a commentary on revascularization, and gender representation among speaking and leader roles at CT surgery meetings. He also talks about a video demonstrating TAVR explantation, pulmonary stenosis correction after TAPVR correction, and a LAD to RCA anastomosis from Dr. Tristan Yan. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Trends and Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Commentary: What Matters More—Method of Revascularization or Completeness? Gender Representation Among Speaking and Leader Roles at European Cardiothoracic Surgical Annual Meetings CTSNet Content Mentioned TAVR Explantation: A Necessary Skill Set in the Contemporary Cardiac Surgery's Armamentarium Redo Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Correction After TAPVR Correction Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Dual Inflow BIMA In Situ to LAD and RCA Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.