Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
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3 days ago
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses survival after heart transplant in adult congenital patients, cardiac surgery in variable-resource contexts, and the emerging role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in pulmonary disease.
He also talks about mitral valve-in-valve reconstruction of prosthetic valve leaflets, transposition of the anterior mitral leaflet as a patch, and truncus arteriosis repair. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to EACTS President Patrick Perier.
JANS Items Mentioned
Survival After Cardiac Transplantation in Adults with Single-Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Surgery in Variable-Resource Contexts: Overly Ambitious or Long Overdue?
CTSNet Content Mentioned
BVF and Mitral Valve-in-Valve with Surgical Resection of Mitral Prosthetic Valve Leaflets with Mitral SURPLUS
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Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses new findings on treatment for mesothelioma, a study on quality of life after acute type B aortic dissection, and a new real-time blood monitor for high-risk surgeries.
He also talks about a quick technique for aortic hemiarch replacement, a video on the subannular Bentall technique, and an alternative technique to mimic robotic thoracic surgery using VATS. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Dr. David Sugarbaker, a pioneer in mesothelioma surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
MARS2: Decortication Plus Chemotherapy Associated with Worse Outcomes for Resectable Mesothelioma
Real-Time Blood Monitor Saves Doctors Critical Time During Surgery
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Aortic Hemiarch Replacement: The 7-Minute Technique
Subannular Bentall in Pseudoaneurysm of Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa
Right Upper Lobectomy with Surgeon Powered Robotics
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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.
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the updated aortic aneurysm and dissection guidelines, a new device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, and a study on the contributions of proteoglycans to sex differences, plaque phenotypes, and outcomes.
He also talks about a video demonstrating an endoscopic beating-heart tricuspid valve replacement, an interview with Ukrainian surgeon Dr. Glib Yemets, and a video demonstrating the increasingly popular periareolar method for cardiac surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Glib Yemets for his dedication to CT surgery in Ukraine.
JANS Items Mentioned
Updated JCS/JSCVS/JATS/JSVS 2020 Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Totally Endoscopic Beating-Heart Second Redo Tricuspid Valve Replacement
Cardiac Surgery in Kyiv: An Interview with Glib Yemets
New Trend in the Periareolar Minimally Invasive Approach: The PAMI Technique
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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.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses donor-transmitted coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients, multiple arterial grafting in diabetic populations, and outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement with prior CABG.
He also talks about VATS documentation of intraoperative unilateral pulmonary artery clamping test, a demonstration of a Cabrol patch with Cooley fistula, and a recording of Duke Cameron’s talk from the 2021 Birmingham Review Course. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Lorena Montes, CTSNet’s new Cardiac Senior Editor.
JANS Items Mentioned
Prevalence, Characteristics, and Prognostic Relevance of Donor-Transmitted Coronary Artery Disease in Heart Transplant Recipients
Survival of Multiple Arterial Grafting in Diabetic Populations: A 20-Year National Experience
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Intraoperative Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Clamping Test: A First VATS Documentation of a Years Old Technique
Cabrol Patch with Cooley Fistula: A Useful Tool for Difficult-to-Control Bleeding
Aortopathies: Birmingham Review Course 2021
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.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the first autoregulated total artificial heart implant in the United States, a study of on-table chest drain removals, and the association between fluoroquinolone use and hospitalization with aortic aneurysm.
He also talks about an off-pump technique for aortic arch debranching, another recording from AATS 2023, and the recent congenital cardiac Guest Editor Series. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the father of modern mitral valve repair, Alian Carpentier.
JANS Items Mentioned
The First Autoregulated Total Artificial Heart Implant in the United States
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Aortic Arch Debranching: The Off-Pump Technique
ATAS 2023: Subannular Bioconduit Implantation
Other Items Mentioned
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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.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the first in-human transapical beating-heart septal myectomy, machine learning prediction of mortality following cardiac surgery, and organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
He also talks about Bo Yang’s presentation on aortic root enlargement from ATAS 2023, a roundup of five videos on surgical innovations in lung cancer treatment, and a video on the management strategy of ATAAD with cerebral malperfusion. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Bo Yang’s eponymous aortic root enlargement technique.
JANS Items Mentioned
First-in-Human Transapical Beating-Heart Septal Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
CTSNet Content Mentioned
ATAS 2023: Techniques of Aortic Root Enlargement
5 Videos on Surgical Innovations in Lung Cancer Treatment
Rapid Reperfusion: Management Strategy of ATAAD with Cerebral Malperfusion
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.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the EACTS and STS review on conduits for CABG, a groundbreaking domino surgery in infants, and coronary plaque sampling to gain molecular insights into coronary artery disease.
He also talks about a video demonstrating direct axillary artery cannulation, a recorded SCTS session on the management of thoracic aortic aneurysms, and a robotic bilateral thymectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to CTSNet’s new JANS editors.
Groundbreaking 'Domino' Heart Surgery at NYC Hospital Saves Lives of Two Baby Girls
Coronary Plaque Sampling Reveals Molecular Insights Into Coronary Artery Disease
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation: Safe, Expeditious, and Hemostatic
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.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the STS and AATS rebuttal to the 2023 Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline, the development of an adult congenital mortality risk model, and early deterioration of heart valves that have now been taken off the market.
He also talks about videos demonstrating pulmonary artery aneurysm replacement with vascular prosthesis, a RATS bilateral lobectomy, and an off-pump reconstruction of the right pulmonary artery in an infant. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late cardiac surgeon Simon MacGowan.
JANS Items Mentioned
STS/AATS-Endorsed Rebuttal to 2023 ACC/AHA Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline: A Missed Opportunity to Present Accurate and Comprehensive Revascularization Recommendations
Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Congenital Mortality Risk Model
Abbott Pulls Trifecta Heart Valves off the Market Due to Early Deterioration
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Large Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Replacement with Vascular Prothesis in a Patient with Coronary Artery Disease and PFO
RATS Bilateral Lobectomy and Tangential Resection of Left Main Pulmonary Artery
Other Items Mentioned
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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.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Guidelines Committee Faisal Bakaeen. The update to the guidelines on chronic coronary disease has been an important topic of discussion among surgeons since they were released, and Joel and Faisal discuss their implications.
Joel also discusses the latest CTSNet content, including an interview with Colombian thoracic surgeon Eric Vinck, a video demonstrating minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection using 3D technology, and recordings from the SCTS coronary sessions.
Finally, after discussing upcoming events in the cardiothoracic surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to John D. Puskas for his long and fruitful career in coronary revascularization.
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Lung Transplantation Challenges in Colombia: An Interview with Eric Vinck
Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection Using 3D Technology
2023 SCTS Coronary Sessions
Other Items Mentioned
2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines
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.
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses safe duration of hypothermic circulatory arrest, racial disparities in survival after lung transplant, and pulmonary dysfunction after inferior pulmonary ligament division.
He also talks about a video demonstrating ICG for intraoperative thoracic duct lymphangiogram in VATS thoracic duct ligation, an expert webinar discussing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation programs, and video demonstrating a valve-sparing aortic root replacement. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tom D’Amico for his pioneering work in thoracic surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest with Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion: How Long is Safe?
Inferior Pulmonary Ligament Division During Left Upper Lobectomy Causes Pulmonary Dysfunction
CTSNet Content Mentioned
ICG for Intraoperative Thoracic Duct Lymphangiogram in VATS Thoracic Duct Ligation
ASAIO Webinar | ECPR: Building the Team for Success
Redo Sternotomy with David VI Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in an 18-Year-Old
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