CTSNet Podcasts

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.

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on all the latest news and clinical content in cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, Joel discusses outcomes after hybrid chemotherapy and surgery lung cancer treatment, mechanical circulatory support during revascularization, and research opportunities for early career investigators in cardiac surgery. He also talks about videos demonstrating tetralogy of Fallot repair, repair of post-intubation tracheal stenosis, and a recorded webinar on the Ross procedure. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Surgical Outcomes After Chemotherapy Plus Nivolumab and Chemotherapy Plus Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Mechanical Circulatory Support During Surgical Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Research Concepts and Opportunities for Early Career Investigators in Cardiac Surgery CTSNet Content Mentioned Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve: Repair by Anterior Translocation of Branch Pulmonary Arteries and Reduction Plasty Post-Intubation Tracheal Stenosis: Tracheal Resection With Dorsal Mucosectomy and Primary Anastomosis The Ross Procedure: Clinical Evidence, Surgical Technique, and Q&A 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 one-year anniversary of The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Professor Paul Sergeant about the future of education in cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, Joel discusses trends in SAVR after TAVR, microplastics in cardiovascular events, and fibrous tumors of the pleura. He also highlights the three winners of the Resident Video Competition, including rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome, a robotic segmentectomy, and a hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Cardiac Surgery After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura: Do We Need a Different Perspective on Malignancy? CTSNet Content Mentioned First Place: Open Cervical and Robotic First Rib Resections for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Second Place: Robotic Assisted Right Apical S1 Anatomical Segmentectomy for NSCLC Third Place: Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Anatomical Substratum for Tailored Surgical Correction 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 recent recall of Abiomed Impella left-sided heart pumps with special guest and heart failure expert Ashraf Abou El Ela. In addition, Joel discusses a statement from EACTS on perioperative myocardial infarction and updated ESVS guidelines for management of atherosclerotic carotid and vertebral artery disease. He also talks about a video demonstrating cone repair for endocarditis, another off-pump CABG video from Dr. Tristan Yan, and a CABG demonstration from the Cleveland Clinic. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Abiomed Recalls Labeling for Left-Sided Impella Pumps: FDA EACTS Expert Consensus Statement on Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Cardiac Surgery European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease CTSNet Content Mentioned Cone Repair for Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: LIMA to LAD Anastomosis World’s Best United States: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery 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 50th episode of The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the importance of work–life balance as a cardiothoracic surgeon and how Prof. Shanda Blackmon’s book, The Support Group, has driven this point home for him. In addition, Joel discusses outcomes following redo mitral valve surgery, the validity of the GERAADA score in predicting mortality, and mechanical versus biological aortic valve replacement for endocarditis. He also talks about radial artery to LIMA T graft formation, an interview with Leonard Girardi, and a World’s Best Series interview with Lars Svensson. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery and closes with an honorable mention to Prof. Blackmon. JANS Items Mentioned Early and Long-Term Outcomes Following Redo Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Prior Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Validation of GERAADA Score to Predict Thirty-Day Mortality in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in a High Volume Aortic Center Survival and Recurrence of Endocarditis Following Mechanical Versus Biological Aortic Valve Replacement for Endocarditis in Patients Aged 40 to 65 Years: Data From the INFECT-Registry CTSNet Content Mentioned Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Radial Artery to LIMA 'T' Graft Formation Advocating for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: An Interview With Leonard N. Girardi World’s Best United States: Aortic Root Replacement and an Interview With Lars Svensson 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses presentations from the SCTS annual meeting on the future of aortic valve replacement surgery and the continued debate among surgeons about the benefits of TAVR versus those of SAVR. In addition, Joel discusses a review of heart valve surgery in resource limited settings, long term outcomes of heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease, and intervention for symptomatic moderate aortic stenosis. He also talks about an interview and surgical video with Dr. Lars Svensson, how to position the heart in off-pump CABG, and a lobectomy for a hydatid cyst using uniportal VATS. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned A Global Systematic Review of Open-Heart Valvular Surgery in Resource Limited Settings Long-term Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in Adults With Univentricular Versus Biventricular Congenital Heart Disease Great Debate: Symptomatic Moderate Aortic Stenosis Should Undergo Intervention CTSNet Content Mentioned World’s Best United States: Aortic Root Replacement and an Interview With Lars Svensson Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: How to Position the Heart Right Upper Lobectomy for a Hydatid Cyst Using U-Vats 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Professor Robert Cerfolio about his presentation on hospital efficiency at the SCTS Annual Meeting. In addition, Joel discusses donor heart resuscitation in pediatric heart transplantation survival, a comparison of four mortality scores for type A aortic dissection, and the benefits of CABG over percutaneous coronary intervention in left main disease. He also talks about CTSNet’s new World’s Best series, a video demonstrating a double docking technique for mammary artery harvest, and an interview with Marc Ruel. He closes with a discussion of upcoming events in the CT surgery world. JANS Items Mentioned Up to an Hour of Donor Resuscitation Does Not Affect Pediatric Heart Transplantation Survival Comparison of Four Mortality Scores for Surgical Repair of Type A Aortic Dissection: A Multicenter External Validation Benefits of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Over Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Left Main Disease: The Strength of the Evidence CTSNet Content Mentioned World’s Best Centers for Cardiothoracic Surgery: United States Double Docking Technique for Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Harvest Recent Changes in Coronary Artery Surgery: An Interview With Marc Ruel 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on the key elements of the world’s best centers for cardiothoracic surgery ahead of the publication of the CTSNet World’s Best series on Cleveland Clinic, one of the best CT surgery centers in the United States. In addition, Joel discusses the results of an aortic valve prosthesis choice study, a study on valve sparing aortic root replacement, and the effects of intubations versus nonintubation in thorascopic surgery. He also talks about a nine-suture aortic valve replacement technique, a demonstration of aortic valve replacements with Tristan Yan, and an interview with Patrick Myers. He closes with a discussion of upcoming events in the CT surgery world. JANS Items Mentioned Revisiting Aortic Valve Prosthesis Choice in Patients Less Than 50 Years Old: AUTHEARTVISIT 10-Year Results Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement With Reimplantation Versus Remodeling: A Meta-Analysis Effects of Nonintubated Thoracoscopic Surgery on Postoperative Neurocognitive Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial CTSNet Content Mentioned Breaking Dogma in Aortic Valve Replacement: The Nine Suture AVR Technique A Day in the Life of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Hybrid Management of Atrial Fibrillation: An Interview With Patrick Myers 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on the importance of guidelines in cardiothoracic surgery, highlighting the recent aortic arch surgery guidelines. He speaks on the issues present in recent guidelines and proposes how they should be improved. In addition, Joel discusses a selection of the past year’s top 10 papers in valvular heart disease and LIMA-LAD bypass in training for OPCAB surgery. He also talks about an interview with Dr. Anna Olds on family planning in CT surgery, a video demonstrating an emergency anterior bilateral thoracotomy, and a video on subaortic membrane resection and septal myectomy. He closes with a discussion of upcoming events in the CT surgery world. JANS Items Mentioned EACTS/STS Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Syndromes of the Aortic Organ The Year in Cardiovascular Medicine 2023: Top 10 Papers in Valvular Heart Disease Is Single LIMA-LAD Bypass Appropriate for OPCAB Training? CTSNet Content Mentioned Family Planning and Pregnancy Complications in Cardiothoracic Surgeons: An Interview with Anna Olds Emergency Anterior Bilateral Thoracotomy Subaortic Membrane Resection and Septal Myectomy 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on the problems with the peer review system in cardiothoracic surgery. He ponders how the community can go about fixing the peer review process and if it can be improved at all. In addition, Joel discusses aortic valve repair versus replacement, a study on biventricular repair of DORV, and which surgical procedures thoracic surgeons would choose for themselves to treat lung cancer. He also talks about a demonstration of the frozen elephant trunk technique for total arch replacement, an interview with Prof. Cherie Erkman, and a video on left secondary carinal resection. He closes with a discussion of upcoming events in the CT surgery world. JANS Items Mentioned Aortic Valve Repair Results in Better One-Year Survival Than Replacement: Results From German Aortic Valve Registry Multicenter Study on Late Outcomes of Biventricular Repair of Double Outlet Right Ventricle Which Extent of Surgical Resection Thoracic Surgeons Would Choose if They Were Diagnosed With an Early-Stage Lung Cancer: A European Survey CTSNet Content Mentioned Total Arch Replacement With the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique The Role of Gender in CT Surgeon Compensation: An Interview With Cherie Erkmen and Meghana Helder Left Secondary Carinal Resection and Reconstruction With Intercostal Flap 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 CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning introduces his first editorial topic of the week in which he discusses current CT surgery issues, courts a bit of controversy, and invites comments and opposing views. In this episode, he focuses on the problems he sees with transcatheter aortic valve replacement and the benefits of surgical replacement before diving into additional news and content. In addition, Joel discusses the newest TAVR vs SAVR data, aortic valve repair using an internal annuloplasty ring, and rapid discharge after lung resection. He also talks about a session on mitral valve repair from the London Core Review, mediastinal envelope closure in minimally invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy, and a video demonstrating PITAC. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a remembrance of the late Dr. Alain Cribier, a pioneer in minimally invasive aortic surgery. JANS Items Mentioned TAVI and SAVR Almost Equally Performed in California Patients Under 60 Midterm Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair Using an Anatomically Shaped Internal Annuloplasty Ring Rapid Discharge After Anatomic Lung Resection: Is Ambulatory Surgery for Early Lung Cancer Possible? CTSNet Content Mentioned Mitral Valve Repair Tips and Tricks: 2023 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course Mediastinal Envelope Closure in Total Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy PITAC: Pressurized Intrathoracic Aerosol Chemotherapy 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 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 need for universal family leave policies in CT surgery, long-term results of the REV procedure for various congenital heart conditions, and results of routine extubation in the operating room after CABG. He also talks about a video demonstrating orthotopic heart transplantation, a repair of common arterial trunk type III, and an interview with John Puskas. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Shilajit Ghosh for his work on the SCTS Thoracic Forum. JANS Items Mentioned CT Surgery Needs Universal Policies for Pregnancy and Family Leave, Survey Shows Long-Term Results of the REV Procedure for Transposition of Great Arteries and Double Outlet RV With Pulmonary Stenosis Routine Extubation in the Operating Room After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass CTSNet Content Mentioned Orthotopic Heart Transplantation Challenging Repair of Common Arterial Trunk Type III The Coronary Stentectomy and Shifts in Coronary Artery Surgery: An Interview With John Puskas 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 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 new ERAS guidelines for perioperative care in cardiac surgery, a study on TEER versus surgical mitral valve repair, and a database study on multiarterial grafting in CABG. He also talks about a video on mitral valve replacement with a robotic digital microscope, the last installment in Dr. Vince Gaudiani’s redo TAVR series, and a session on aortic valve sparing procedures from the 2023 London Core Review. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Thomas MacGillivray for his service as the STS President over the last year. JANS Items Mentioned Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Lower Mortality With M-TEER vs Surgery, but Devil Is in the Details Multiarterial Grafting in CABG Triumphs Again in Large Database Study CTSNet Content Mentioned Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement with a Robotic Digital Microscope Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: Annular Rupture Repair after TAVR and TAVR Explant after CABG with MVR A Quarter Century of Aortic Valve Sparing Operations: 2023 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course 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 episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning sat down with CTSNet Global editor Emily Farkas to discuss their favorite sessions at the STS annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. After talking about the breaking news and best presentations at the meeting, the pair discussed the latest clinical content on CTSNet. JANS Items Mentioned Surgery and Transcatheter Intervention for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in The United States Little Owen’s Big Milestone: The Piece of Heart Transplanted to Cure His Heart Failure Has Grown Along with Him Surgical Ablation of Long-Standing Persistent AF: One-year Outcomes from the CASE-AF Registry CTSNet Content Mentioned Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: Aortic and Mitral Replacement with Double Patch Repair and Aortic Root Reconstruction in Endocarditis after TAVR Sponsored Content: How OPCAB Can Enhance Your Practice Bridging Technology and Education: The Development of a Telesimulator and Curriculum in Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery Other Items Mentioned STS Annual Meeting 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 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 long-term risk of stroke after TAVR, invasive hemodynamic assessments in LVAD patients, and the implications of the 2022 congenital heart surgery practice survey. He also talks about a video demonstrating tips, tricks, and pitfalls for cardiopulmonary bypass, another installment of the TAVR redo surgery series, and a segmentectomy video. The next episode of The Beat will broadcast live from the STS annual meeting on Sunday, January 27th at 6:00 pm CST. Tune in! JANS Items Mentioned Long-Term Risk of Stroke After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from the SwissTAVI Registry Value of Invasive Hemodynamic Assessments in Patients Supported by Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices Workforce and Training Implications of the 2022 Congenital Heart Surgery Practice Survey CTSNet Content Mentioned Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: TAVR Removal, Surgical AVR, and Ascending Aortic Replacement Right VATS S7 and S8 Segmentectomy Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar The Beat LIVE! 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 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 a VA ECMO case study, a consensus statement from EACTS and EAPC on frailty assessment, and a study on diversity, equity, and inclusion for women in cardiothoracic surgery. He also talks about a new video from the team behind the Surgeon’s Cookbook, the first two videos in the mastering redo surgery after TAVR series, and in interview with Hans-Joachim Schäfers. After discussing upcoming events in CT surgery, Joel closes with a shoutout to the organizers of The Heart Surgeon’s Cookbook project. JANS Items Mentioned Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Perioperative Support to Redo Cardiac Surgery for Inoperable Adult Patients: A Case Series Preinterventional Frailty Assessment in Patients Scheduled for Cardiac Surgery or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Consensus Statement of EACTS and EAPC The Cost of Being a Woman in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery: Joint Collaboration of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforces on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Cardiothoracic Surgery Practice Models CTSNet Content Mentioned Introducing: The Heart Surgeon's Cookbook Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: An Introduction and LVOT Enlargement Learning from Aortic Valve Repair: An Interview with Hans-Joachim Schäfers 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 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 a novel device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, a study concluding that type A aortic dissection is more aggressive in women, and a machine learning-based prediction of mitral regurgitation recurrence in mitral valve repair patients. He also talks about CTSNet’s most popular cardiac, congenital, and thoracic surgical videos from 2023, as well as the editors’ top content from the year. After discussing upcoming events in CT surgery, Joel closes with a shoutout to Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas for his innovative and tireless work in robotic thoracic surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Aortic Valve Visualization and Pressurization Device: A Novel Device for Intraoperative Evaluation of Aortic Valve Repair Procedures Type A Aortic Dissection is More Aggressive in Women Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Survival and Mitral Regurgitation Recurrence in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair CTSNet Content Mentioned CTSNet’s Top 5 Cardiac and Congenital Procedure Videos of 2023 CTSNet’s Top 5 Thoracic Procedure Videos of 2023 Editors’ Picks: CTSNet’s Top Content of 2023 Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

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 a new analysis of the ISCHEMIA trial, a report on trends in management and outcomes of type B aortic dissection, and Bayesian interpretation of non-inferiority in TAVI vs. SAVR trials. He also talks about clinical videos demonstrating trileaflet expanded polytetrafluoroethylene valved conduit creation, the Ross procedure, and a novel warm arch repair strategy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with the announcement that this is the last episode of the year. The Beat will be back with a new episode on January 11, 2024. JANS Items Mentioned The ISCHEMIA Trial Revisited: Setting the Record Straight on the Benefits of CABG and the Misinterpretation of a Landmark Trial Editor's Choice—Trends in Management and Outcomes of Type B Aortic Dissection: A Report from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection Bayesian Interpretation of Non-Inferiority in TAVI Versus SAVR Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis CTSNet Content Mentioned Technique For Trileaflet Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Valved Conduit Creation Pioneering Precision: The Ross Procedure Unveiled Introduction of the Novel Warm Arch Repair Strategy 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 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 outcomes in patients with acute aortic dissection, robotic vs. full-sternotomy CABG, and a progress report from the SURD-IR trail. He also talks about a video demonstrating a robotic pericardiectomy, robotic resection of an aberrant right subclavian artery, and an interview with Prof. Teresa Kieser. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Lars Svensson, the chairman of the heart and vascular institute at Cleveland Clinic. JANS Items Mentioned Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection: A Nationwide Registry Study Robotic-Assisted vs. Traditional Full-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Procedures: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Hospital Costs Pacemaker after Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Prostheses: A Progress Report from the SURD-IR CTSNet Content Mentioned Total Robotic Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis Robotic Resection of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery for Dysphagia Lusoria Improving Cardiac Surgery Standards in Kenya: An Interview with Teresa Kieser 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.