Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Episodes
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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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
Other Items Mentioned
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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
In this epsiode, Joel discusses new dissolving cardiac monitors used to treat heart disease, an initiative in Côte d’Ivoire leading the way for CT surgery in Africa, and a simple technique for mitral valve repair using running sutures.
He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh operation, right gastroepiploic artery harvesting in CABG, and a VATS right pneumectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the staff at CTSNet.
JANS Items Mentioned
Dissolving Cardiac Device Monitors and Treats Heart Disease
CTSNet Content Mentioned
The Nikaidoh Operation: An Aortic Translocation Repair
Harvesting of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery in CABG
An Easy Way to Perform a Biportal VATS Right Pneumonectomy
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 Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 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 lessons learned from the first successful pig heart transplant, transmitral septal myectomy and mitral valve surgery via right mini-thoracotomy, and type A aortic dissection in young patients.
He also talks about a video demonstrating resection of metastatic high-grade osteosarcoma with direct extension into the left atrium, the 2023 ISMICS keynote addresses, and a roundup of CTSNet’s most popular videos and articles in June. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tirone David, creator of the David Procedure and pioneer in valve sparing aortic root replacement.
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JANS Items Mentioned
Lessons Learned from World’s First Successful Transplant of Genetically Modified Pig Heart into Human Patient
Transmitral Septal Myectomy and Mitral Valve Surgery via Right Mini-Thoracotomy
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Adolescents and Young Adults Under 30 Years of Age
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Metastatic High-Grade Osteosarcoma with Direct Extension into the Left Atrium: Resection Combined with Right Middle Lobectomy
Innovation and Resilience: The 2023 ISMICS Keynote Addresses
CTSNet’s 10 Most Popular Articles of June 2023
Other Items Mentioned
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Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Nursing and Allied Health Senior Editor Jill Ley.
Joel and Jill discussed her more than forty-year career as a nurse working alongside cardiac surgeons, working together as a multidisciplinary community, and her plans for her new role with CTSNet.
Make sure to view Jill Ley’s Guest Editor Series, a curated collection of presentations on timely topics in cardiothoracic nursing from CONNECT members around the world.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through CT surgery videos and breaking news all the way from Buckingham Palace!
Joel discusses whether to repair or replace the aortic root in type A dissection, prolapse repair for aortic regurgitation in tricuspid aortic valves, and the first in cardiac catheterization procedures in a Ghanaian hospital.
He also talks about TAPVC in a neonate, a rapid deployment aortic valve replacement procedure, and removal of a cardiac hydatid cyst with right intraventricular extension. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Vivien Thomas, a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Repair or Replace?
Prolapse Repair for Aortic Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valves
UGMC Undertakes First Cardiac Catheterization Surgery on Three Children
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Primary Sutureless Repair of Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) in a Neonate
Rapid Deployment Valve Over Aortic Mechanical Valve
Surgery for Cardiac Hydatid Cyst with Right Intraventricular Extension
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.