CTSNet Podcasts

Ethics Debate: When a Child's Heart is Failing

Robert Sade moderates a debate on the appropriate course of care in the fictional case of a child who cannot be weaned from bypass following mitral valve surgery with Minoo Davarana and Jessica Turnbull.

Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Pieter Kappetein

Joel Dunning interviews Pieter Kappetein about how he became interested in cardiac surgery and the importance of conducting research.

Diversity and Inclusion in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ourania Preventza moderates a discussion on diversity and inclusion in cardiothoracic surgery with Robert Higgins, Jessica Donington, and Anthony Estrera.

The Evolution of Cardiac Surgery

Shruti Jayakumar interviews Martin Elliott and John McKenna about the changes in cardiac surgery that have been most interesting and impactful during the course of their respective careers.

Stephen Westaby: A Life of Innovation in Cardiac Surgery and Beyond

Leanne Harling interviews Stephen Westaby about his extraordinary career in cardiac surgery, from his early interest in cardiac surgery to his pursuit of innovative treatments, including the artificial heart.

Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Blair Marshall

Joel Dunning interviews M. Blair Marshall about her approach to minimally invasive general thoracic surgery, with particular consideration of mediastinal tumors and thymomas.

High-Performance Medicine: Lessons Learned From Navy SEALs and World Class Performers

Tom C. Nguyen interviews former Navy SEAL Brian Ferguson about the pursuit of performance excellence in medicine, and particularly in the realm of cardiothoracic surgery.

Emerging Technologies of Cardiac Surgery

Dr Om Prakesh Yadava and Professor Vinayak Bapat discuss transcatheter approaches and sutureless valves implanted by minimally invasive approaches.

The Changing Role of Research for Academic Career Advancement

Mara Antonoff, Pavan Atluri, Marko Turina, and Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos discuss the role of research for academic career advancement.

Challenges in Managing Pectus Deformities

Leanne Harling, Mustafa Yuksel, and Ian Hunt discuss the management of pectus deformities, focusing on benefits of surgical intervention, importance of specialist centers, and tailoring of treatment strategies.