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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Nikki Stamp, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mount Private Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, who also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia, about shifting healthcare policy in surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:45 ESTS 2026
02:01 Presidential Address
02:52 Keynote, Emerging Surgical Technologies
05:21 Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy
10:18 Other Key Presentations
11:34 JANS 1, Propensity Score Analysis
12:30 JANS 2, FILONEX Hemodiafiltration
13:21 JANS 3, Transplant Surgery at Night
14:29 Video 1, Aortic Dissection Presentations
15:36 Video 2, Endoscopic AV & AA Replacement
16:45 Video 3, Tetralogy Repair in an Infant
18:12 Dr. Stamp, Health Media & Policy
33:46 Career Center
34:03 Closing
They begin by discussing Dr. Stamp’s professional background, including her experiences working with the media and the lessons she learned from it. They also explore the positive effects of social media for surgeons, such as networking and learning from peers. Additionally, they identify areas for improvement in aortic surgery and transplants. Dr. Stamp then shares her vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery, emphasizing the need to reduce fragmentation of care and encourage professionals to focus their efforts on their specific specialties.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a propensity score matching analysis on the risk of sternal wound infection in bilateral skeletonized internal thoracic artery in coronary artery bypass grafting, a prospective, randomized controlled pilot safety study evaluating the addition of hemodiafiltration to EVLP in marginal donor lungs, mechanical load inhibits cancer growth in mouse and human hearts, and outcomes of lung transplantation surgery performed at night
In addition, Joel explores totally endoscopic aortic valve and ascending aorta replacement, tetralogy repair in an infant, and a presentation from the 2026 Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting on aortic dissection.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Risk of Sternal Wound Infection in Bilateral Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Propensity Score Matching AnalysisFILONEX—A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Pilot Safety Study Evaluating the Addition of Hemodiafiltration to EVLP in Marginal Donor Lungs Mechanical Load Inhibits Cancer Growth in Mouse and Human Hearts Outcomes of Lung Transplantation Surgery Performed at NightCTSNet Content Mentioned
SCTS 2026 | Aortic Dissection Totally Endoscopic Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Replacement Tetralogy Repair in an InfantOther Items Mentioned
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In this edition of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, and former Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, USA, speaks with expert guest T. Sloane Guy, Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery at the Georgia Heart Institute. Together, they delve into crisis management after minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:19 Min Inv Approach vs Protocol
03:06 Potential Emergencies, Bleeding
06:44 Adjusting Bleeding Parameters
09:56 Limb Ischemia
11:10 Cardiac Arrest
13:35 Pacing vs Sternotomy
15:07 Arrythmias, Defibrillation
15:51 Tamponade
16:49 Tension Pneumothorax
17:05 Stroke
17:50 Myocardial Infarction
18:27 Bleeding in Pleural Space
19:24 Nurse Response to Bleeding
21:53 Case of Persistent Bleeding
22:48 Chest X-Ray Check
24:22 LV Dysfunction in Post-Op Period
The discussion covers critical topics such as the cardiac surgical resuscitation algorithm, managing port-side and groin bleeding, and Dr. Guys’ protocols for these situations. They emphasize the importance of monitoring for bleeding in unexpected areas, such as the abdomen, checking pulses, and the significance of practicing with surgical saws before emergencies arise. Additional topics include tamponade, stroke management, the importance of pacing, chest wall bleeding, and protocols for addressing left ventricular dysfunction in the postoperative period.
Every month, The Lifeline features intensive care specialists sharing their expert insights into the rapid and effective management of critically ill cardiac surgical patients. Don’t miss next month’s episode!
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Bo Yang, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, about aortic root enlargement.
Chapters
00:00 Intro02:37 JANS 1, WhatsApp for Patients08:27 JANS 2, DCD Heart Transplant11:07 JANS 3, TIGHT K Trial13:18 JANS 4, RecoverHeart Calculator15:57 Video 1, Self Constructed Valve18:52 Video 2, MVR Sandwich Technique20:43 Video 3, Distal Coronary Anastomosis Podcast23:04 Dr. Yang, Annular Enlargement36:31 Upcoming Events37:26 Closing
They explored Dr. Yang’s participation in a debate regarding the use of aortic root enlargement for the majority of patients, addressing the opposing views against root enlargement and discussing the percentage of patients who undergo this procedure. The conversation also covered important topics such as the mean gradient dropping and the lifelong management of aortic valve disease. They emphasize the importance of maximizing the initial valve size for optimal outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Yang shared insights on his Y-incision technique, highlighting its advantages and effectiveness. They also examined whether this technique increases the length of the surgical procedure.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on exploring the use of instant messaging groups in the postoperative period for pectus excavatum patients, a multicenter retrospective study comparing DCD heart transplantation in Europe and the United States, six-month outcomes of a trial of potassium supplementation thresholds after cardiac surgery, and determining the individualized probability of myocardial recovery.
In addition, Joel explores self-constructed tubular heart valve using bovine pericardium for surgical treatment of tricuspid valve endocarditis, mitral valve repair using the sandwich technique for symmetrical bileaflet prolapse, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Elan Burton about distal coronary anastomosis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Exploring the Use of Instant Messaging Groups in the Postoperative Period for Pectus Excavatum Patients A Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A Multi-Centre, Retrospective Study Six-Month Outcomes of a Trial of Potassium Supplementation Thresholds After Cardiac SurgeryDetermining the Individualized Probability of Myocardial Recovery: The Multicenter RecoverHeart CalculatorCTSNet Content Mentioned
Self-Constructed Tubular Heart Valve Using Bovine Pericardium for Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis Mitral Valve Repair Using the Sandwich Technique for Symmetrical Bileaflet Prolapse The Atrium: Distal Coronary AnastomosisOther Items Mentioned
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Gilbert Tang, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Case Reports, professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, surgical director of the Structural Heart Program at Mount Sinai Health System, and the director of Structural Heart Education at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, NY, USA.
They were joined by Drs. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, associate editor of JACC: Case Reports, CTSNet JANS Editor, and cardiac surgeon at Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, and Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Chair of American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiac Surgery Member Section and Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA, to discuss JACC: Case Reports.
Chapters
00:00 Intro01:45 Instructional Video Competition05:30 JANS 1, Lung Cancer Metastasis09:08 JANS 2, Uncorrected Pectus11:29 JANS 3, Ambulatory VV Life Support13:38 JANS 4, EuroSCORE II14:28 Video 1, TAVR Removal Double Patch16:09 Video 2, ROK Procedure AF17:46 Video 3, RATS Lobectomy19:11 JACC Case Reports35:28 Upcoming Events36:03 Career Center
They discussed the mission of the journal and the types of submissions it receives. They also covered the types of cases accepted and the various categories within the journal has, such as the "How We Did It" section. Additionally, they talked about the upcoming partnership between JACC: Case Reports and the ACC, as well as past collaborations that JACC has undertaken. Dr. Marin-Cuartas shared insights about his role as an associate editor and highlighted the most interesting case he has encountered in JACC: Case Reports. Furthermore, Dr. Kaneko discussed being the Chair of the ACC Cardiac Surgery Member Section.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the evolutionary characterization of lung cancer metastasis, the impact of severe uncorrected pectus excavatum on outcomes after aortic surgery in Marfan syndrome, determining an optimal central cannulation strategy for ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal life support, and refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-day mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting using nationwide registry data. In addition, Joel explores complex imaging TAVR removal double patch double valve, RATS extended left upper lobectomy with intrapericardial vascular control and bronchoplasty, and ROK procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Evolutionary Characterization of Lung Cancer Metastasis Impact of Severe Uncorrected Pectus Excavatum on Outcomes After Aortic Surgery in Marfan SyndromeDetermining an Optimal Central Cannulation Strategy for Ambulatory Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support Refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-Day Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Nationwide Registry DataCTSNet Content Mentioned
Complex Imaging TAVR Removal Double Patch Double Valve RATS Extended Left Upper Lobectomy With Intrapericardial Vascular Control and Bronchoplasty ROK Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial FibrillationOther Items Mentioned
JACC: Case Reports2026 Instructional Video Competition WinnersCareer CenterCTSNet EventsDisclaimer 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.
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In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Elan Burton, clinical associate professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Section Chief for Stanford Medicine Affiliates, about distal coronary anastomosis.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 Why CT Surgery?
03:01 Overview & History
05:02 Geometric Planning & Hemodynamics
10:40 Sequential & Composite Configurations
16:23 Y or T Grafts
21:21 Step-by-Step, Suturing
30:37 Endarterectomy
36:37 Intraop Quality Assurance
40:29 Failed Mechanisms & Pitfalls
43:18 Future Trends
45:54 Summary
47:03 Surgery Training Advice
They discuss the history of distal coronary anastomosis, geometric planning, and hemodynamics, as well as sequential grafting and composite configurations, including Y and T grafts. The conversation also covers arteriotomy, suturing techniques, and the continuous parachute method. Additionally, they delve into the traction technique, open direct vision, and intraoperative quality assurance, including pulsatility index. Furthermore, they examine failure mechanisms such as graft kinking and explore future trends.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Keep an eye out for next month’s episode.
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Enoch Akowuah, an academic consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Newcastle University and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and Dr. Matthias Raschpichler, a cardiac surgeon at Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, about the REPEAT trial.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:21 JANS 1, NOBLE Trial
07:14 JANS 2, Ischemic Mitral Regurg MVR
08:58 JANS 3, Pregnancy Outcomes AVR
11:19 JANS 4, MCS LVAD Candidates
13:06 Video 1, Thoracoplasty
14:58 Video 2, Nuss Procedure After Ravitch
16:42 Video 3, Traumatic Right Main Bronchus
19:04 REPEAT Trial, Bioprostheses
32:22 Upcoming Events
32:46 Closing
They discussed the trial’s objectives, including what it is, why it is needed, and its overall goals. The setup of the trial was also examined, covering aspects such as funding, composite outcome, and follow-up procedures. Additionally, they addressed the target number of patients required for recruitment and the efforts involved in recruiting patients and centers to participate in the trial. They emphasized the overall significance of the trial, outlining what is necessary for its success and highlighting the importance of collaboration among heart teams.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on percutaneous coronary intervention vs coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main stenosis, a two-decade experience on the outcomes of mitral valve repair in ischemic mitral regurgitation, maternal, valvular and fetal outcomes of pregnancy following aortic valve replacement, and temporary mechanical circulatory support in left ventricular assist device candidates with right ventricular dysfunction.
In addition, Joel explores if forgotten techniques of thoracoplasty with latissimus dorsi myoplasty are relevant today, the Nuss procedure after previous Ravitch operation, and uniportal VATS repair of traumatic right main bronchus transection following blunt chest injury.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Unprotected Left Main Stenosis: 10-Year Final Results From the Randomised, Open-Label, Non-Inferiority NOBLE Trial Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Two-Decade Experience Maternal, Valvular and Foetal Outcomes of Pregnancy Following Aortic Valve Replacement Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates With Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Acuity Without Long-Term FutilityCTSNet Content Mentioned
Are the Forgotten Techniques of Thoracoplasty With Latissimus Dorsi Myoplasty Relevant Today? Nuss Procedure After Previous Ravitch Operation Uniportal VATS Repair of Traumatic Right Main Bronchus Transection Following Blunt Chest InjuryOther Items Mentioned
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In this episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, moderator Dr. Rawn Salenger, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, spoke with Dr. Nadia Hensley, Associate Professor and Physician Advisor for Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at John Hopkins School of Medicine; Dr. Nawwar Al-Attar, consultant cardiac surgeon at NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Scotland; and Dr. Serdar Gunadyin, Head of Department at the University of Health Sciences in Turkey. The focus of their conversation was on surgical bleeding.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:35 Case 1, Diffuse Coagulopathy
03:26 Bleeding Scale
08:13 Team-Wide Bleeding Language
11:07 Alternative Approaches
14:09 Standardizing Test Results Response
18:04 No Access to Visoelastic Testing
19:55 Topical Hemostatic Agents
23:08 Case 2
24:14 Coagulopathy vs Surgical Bleeding
28:08 Passive Hemostatic Agent
29:10 Visoelastic Testing
31:29 Closing Points
They discussed two different cases, including patient details and case specifics: one involving diffused coagulopathy and the other concerning focal bleeding. While examining these cases, they talked about hemostasis and the hemostasis checklist. They also discussed the validated intraoperative bleeding (VIBe) scale and its purposes, and the importance of being on the same page as your team. Additionally, they delved into viscoelastic testing and algorithms and addressed scenarios where access to viscoelastic testing may not be available. They also explored the thresholds for guided therapy, including functional fibrinogen levels. Lastly, the experts touched on passive hemostatic and how to teach residents coagulopathy and surgical bleeding.
The Cardiac Recovery Room is the place to hear the conversations colleagues are having after the meetings. Each month, a new episode will be released featuring a leadership panel from the ERAS Cardiac Society.
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Brad Leshnower, Director of Aortic Surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, USA, about the first implantation of the Gore Ascending Stent Graft in the ARISE III trial for the treatment of an acute type A dissection.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:26 New CTSNet Website
03:31 JANS 1, Thromboendarterectomy Fellowship
05:28 JANS 2, Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor
07:36 JANS 3, Type A Acute Aortic Dissections
09:51 JANS 4, Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis at 10 Years
11:46 Video 1, Nuss Procedure w Chrondrotomies
13:08 Video 2, Cardiac Redo Surgery
14:52 Video 3, Uniportal Lobectomy Bronchial Reimplantation
16:13 Dr. Leshnower, Ascending Stent Grafts
32:51 Career Center
33:52 Closing
They discussed Dr. Leshnower’s experience with this groundbreaking implantation, including the case details such as the patient’s medical history, the assessment of the patient’s high-risk status, and the criteria for determining their suitability for the procedure. Imaging techniques and the contributions of the other surgeons involved in the case were also highlighted. Furthermore, they delved into the use of the stent in previous ARISE trials and what Dr. Leshnower learned from those early experiences. The conversation also covered topics such as proximal placement, the innominate artery, and the preoperative planning required for the trial. Dr. Leshnower also shared what he learned from this case and discussed the future of the stent graft and this technique.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the safety and efficacy of a dedicated pulmonary thromboendarterectomy fellowship, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor use and outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement, association between surgical timing and postoperative outcomes in type A acute aortic dissection, and early surgery or conservative care for asymptomatic aortic stenosis at 10 years.
In addition, Joel explores the Nuss procedure with midline chrondrotomies in severe pectus excavatum, redo surgery for failed MVr, iatrogenic ASD, tricuspid valve regurgitation, and aorta replacement, and uniportal VATS left lower sleeve lobectomy with upper lobe bronchial reimplantation for typical carcinoid tumor.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Safety and Efficacy of a Dedicated Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Fellowship: The UK Experience at a High-Volume Center Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Use and Outcomes After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Association Between Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in TypeAAcute Aortic Dissection Early Surgery or Conservative Care for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis at 10 YearsCTSNet Content Mentioned
The Nuss Procedure With Midline Chrondrotomies in Severe Pectus Excavatum Redo Surgery for Failed MVr, Iatrogenic ASD, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation, and Aorta Replacement Uniportal VATS Left Lower Sleeve Lobectomy With Upper Lobe Bronchial Reimplantation for Typical Carcinoid TumorOther Items Mentioned
ARISE III Trial of Gore Ascending Stent Graft Begins EnrollmentHow to Navigate the New CTSNet WebsiteCareer Center CTSNet EventsDisclaimer
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In this edition of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, and former Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, USA, speaks with expert guest Jan Headley, Principal at Consultants in Acute and Critical Care. They explore the use of functional hemodynamics in the postoperative management of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 Case Study
04:28 Fluid Responsiveness, Dynamic Parameters
07:37 Variability Within Normal Limits
09:34 Determining Responsiveness Efficiently
12:45 No PA-Catheter Patients
15:35 Reassessing Values
17:22 First Step
19:20 No-Fluid Patient
20:27 Stroke Volume Trends
21:13 Key Takeaways
The discussion includes a case study illustrating how functional hemodynamics can guide clinical decisions in this context. They delve into the concepts of fluid management and fluid responsiveness, comparing dynamic parameters and static parameters, and the importance of increasing stroke volume. Key topics also include pulse pressure variation, stroke volume variation, variability, and delta stroke volume. The conversation further covers techniques such as the passive leg raise maneuver and the pulmonary occlusive maneuver.
Every month, The Lifeline features intensive care specialists sharing their expert insights into the rapid and effective management of critically ill cardiac surgical patients. Don’t miss next month’s episode!
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Andrea Steely, an Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, about aortic surgery and long-term patient follow-up.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:43 New CTSNet Website
02:36 AATS 2026
09:15 EJCTS News
10:15 Video 1, Left Ventriculotomy
10:51 Video 2, 3-Vessel TECAB
12:24 Video 3, AV Disease in Young Patients
13:14 Andrea Steely, Aortic Surgery & Follow-Up
29:14 Upcoming Events
They discussed the critical importance of educating both patients and surgeons about aortic disease, and the most effective strategies for follow-up care after aortic surgery. The conversation also covered testing genetic factors and stabilizing the aortic arch. They also explored reintervention and the importance of a multidisciplinary follow-up approach. Additionally, they addressed topics such as lung cancer screening, the training of non-MDs to evaluate screening charts, and the development of an aortic pathology sheet for each patient.
In addition, Joel explores an underutilized approach for closing multiple apical ventricular septal defects, robotic-assisted three-vessel minimally invasive coronary artery bypass, and a presentation from Emile Bacha on the "Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Disease in Young Patients."
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Left Ventriculotomy: An Underutilized Approach for Closing Multiple Apical Ventricular Septal Defects
2. Robotic-Assisted Three-Vessel Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass
3. SCTS 2026 | Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Disease in Young Patients
Other Items Mentioned
1. How to Navigate the New CTSNet Website
2. Career Center
3. CTSNet Events Calendar
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Zhi Lin, Chief Director of Cardiovascular Surgery Division 1 at Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University in Xiamen, China, and Dr. Oscar A. Flores Flores, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico, about The Heart Sapling Visiting Scholar Program.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:22 AATS, UAE Conference, King Faisal
05:28 JANS 1, LAA Closure vs Therapy AF
09:53 JANS 2, Thrombus-Free LAA Occlusion
11:49 JANS 3, Immunosuppression & Retransplantation
13:06 JANS 4, Biomarkers & Outcomes Isolated CABG
15:18 Video 1, Rheumatic MV Reconstruction
17:02 Video 2, Morgagni Hernia
18:07 Video 3, Robotic Excision Anterior Mediastinal
19:35 Lin Zhi & Oscar Flores, Chinese Fellowship & Surgery
34:25 Upcoming Events
35:13 Closing
Dr. Flores discusses what the program entails, sharing his experience as a fellow and the opportunities he gained from it. Dr. Lin then outlines the program’s goals and the various procedures that can be learned at Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, which hosts the program. They also cover how to join the program and the application process. Furthermore, they discuss minimally invasive procedures in China and how this approach is growing in popularity.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on left atrial appendage closure or medical therapy in atrial fibrillation, long-term thrombus-free left atrial appendage occlusion via magnetofluids, implications of immunosuppression and retransplantation for donor-derived cell-free DNA associated with increased risk of chronic lung allograft dysfunction and mortality, and immunosenescence biomarkers and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.
In addition, Joel explores rheumatic mitral valve reconstruction, tips for the surgical management of a Morgagni hernia, and right robotic excision of anterior mediastinal mass. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
1. Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Medical Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation
2. Long-Term Thrombus-Free Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Via Magnetofluids
3. Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA Associated With Increased Risk of Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction and Mortality: Implications of Immunosuppression and Retransplantation
4. Immunosenescence Biomarkers and Outcomes in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Rheumatic Mitral Valve Reconstruction
2. Tips for the Surgical Management of a Morgagni Hernia
3. Right Robotic Excision of Anterior Mediastinal Mass
Other Items Mentioned
1. Endoscopic Cone Repair in an Adult Patient With Ebstein Anomaly
2. CTSNet Website Redesign: Important Updates and Transition Details
3. Career Center
4. CTSNet Events Calendar
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Frank Tamru, author of Power: A Memoir and owner of Frank Tamru Consultants LLC, about aortic valve technology throughout the years.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:51 New Website Preparation
02:53 AATS 2026 Overview
11:59 Video 1, Robotic Right-Sided MIDCAB
13:08 Video 2, Extra-Anatomic IAA Repair
14:29 Video 3, Double-Decker Procedure
16:38 Video 4, Aortic Disease Awareness
19:53 Video 5, Robotic Culmen in Situs Inversus
21:30 Frank Tamru, Aortic Valve Technology
35:32 Upcoming Events
36:03 Closing
They explored Tamru’s professional background and involvement with heart surgeons and cardiovascular leaders. The conversation covered various topics, including heart valves and the evolution of open-heart centers. They also discussed the advancements in aortic valve replacement technologies and the critical role of surgeons as decision-makers in the field. Additionally, Frank shared his experience as the founding publisher of the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals.
In addition, Joel explores a robotic-assisted right-sided minimally invasive coronary artery bypass for anomalous origin of the right coronary artery, a transdiaphragmatic aorto-supraceliac extra-anatomic bypass for interrupted aortic arch with collateralizations, double-decker procedure for partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, robotic-assisted right upper segmentectomy (culmen) in situs inversus totalis, and an interview with Gareth Owens and Dr. Ben Youdelman on Think Aorta and aortic disease awareness.
Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Robotic-Assisted Right-Sided Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass for Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery
2. A Transdiaphragmatic Aorto-Supraceliac Extra-Anatomic Bypass for Interrupted Aortic Arch With Collateralizations
3. Double-Decker Procedure for Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection
4. Think Aorta and Aortic Disease Awareness: An Interview With Gareth Owens and Dr. Ben Youdelman
5. Robotic-Assisted Right Upper Segmentectomy (Culmen) in Situs Inversus Totalis
Other Items Mentioned
1. Power: A Memoir
2. Website Maintenance Alert!
3. The Lifeline
4. Career Center
5. CTSNet Events Calendar
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Zain Khalpey, an assistant attending surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY, USA, adjunct assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY, USA, and Chief Medical AI Officer, Chair of Applied Clinical AI, and Director of Applied Translational Artificial Research Institute (ATARI), AZ, USA, about utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiothoracic surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro01:42 Upcoming CTSNet Activities03:01 Website Transition03:54 JANS 1, Mech vs Bio AVR in 50–70 YO08:16 JANS 2, Abnormal Bleeding in OR10:26 JANS 3, Intraop Assessment RV Function11:54 JANS 4, Laser Anastomosis System CABG14:49 Video 1, RAMT AVR Hemiarch Replacement16:23 Video 2, Big Cyst & Small Incisions17:33 Video 3, Left VATS Pneumonectomy19:55 Dr. Khalpey, AI in CT Surgery30:28 Upcoming Events31:48 Closing
They discuss the importance of ethical AI being and address risk scores. The conversation also covers the application of AI in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings, as well as predictive algorithms and the benefits of integrating AI within cardiothoracic surgery. Additionally, they emphasize that there will always be a need for surgeons, as AI cannot replace human expertise.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a systematic review and meta-analysis on mechanical vs biological aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-70 years, an observational study of inter-rater reliability between anesthetists and surgeons on abnormal bleeding in the cardiac operating room, advancing intraoperative assessment of right ventricular function, and the excimer laser assisted non-occlusive anastomosis (ELANA) anastomotic system surgical technique to construct distal anastomoses using a novel device in coronary artery bypass grafting.
In addition, Joel explores a right anterior minithoractomy aortic valve replacement, ascending aorta, and hemiarch repair, thoracoscopic resection of a large mediastinal cyst, and left VATS pneumonectomy in pediatric pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
1. Mechanical Versus Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50-70 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2. Abnormal Bleeding in the Cardiac Operating Room: An Observational Study of Inter-Rater Reliability Between Anesthetists and Surgeons
3. Echocardiographic Correlates of Pressure-Volume-Derived Indices: Advancing Intraoperative Assessment of Right Ventricular Function
4. The Excimer Laser Assisted Non-Occlusive Anastomosis (ELANA) Anastomotic System Surgical Technique to Construct Distal Anastomoses Using a Novel Device in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Right Anterior Minithoractomy Aortic Valve Replacement, Ascending Aorta, and Hemiarch Repair
2. When Size Is Not a Limitation: Thoracoscopic Resection of a Large Mediastinal Cyst
3. Left VATS Pneumonectomy in Pediatric Pulmonary Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Other Items Mentioned
1. Website Blackout Notice!
2. Career Center
3. CTSNet Events Calendar
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In this episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, moderator Amanda Rea, a nurse practitioner and Lead of Advanced Practice and Clinical Program Manager in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Townson, MD, USA, spoke with Kali Dayton, a critical care nurse practitioner, host of the Walking Home From the ICU and Walking You Through the ICU podcasts, and CEO of Dayton ICU Consulting, about early mobility, verticalization, and delirium.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 Patient Philosophy
02:45 Early Sedation-Delirium Relationship
05:23 RASS Scale, Sedation
07:06 Cardiac ICU Patients
08:35 Lack of Delirium Tracking or Data
10:56 ROI from Good Care & Data
14:44 Preventative Approach
16:16 Convincing Hesitant Adopters
18:59 Patient Case Study
21:19 Cultural Paradigm
24:48 Mobilization
27:07 Verticalization Beds
30:03 Gravity on Patient Health
32:14 Mobility Screening
33:14 Defining Walking
34:47 Mobility Responsibility
36:55 Standardization & Predictability
38:23 Key Points
They discussed what an awake and walking intensive care unit (ICU) is, how early mobility and sedation tie in with delirium, and the history of critical care medicine. The conversation also covered the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and deep sedation, as well as risk factors for delirium, outdated sedation practices and mobility management, and the importance of having a high reliability environment. Additionally, they explored the ABCDEF bundle and a case study of a patient experiencing delirium. The episode further addressed verticalization beds, walking pads for verticalization, nurse screening tools, and ambulation.
The Cardiac Recovery Room is the place to hear the conversations colleagues are having after the meetings. Each month, a new episode will be released featuring a leadership panel from the ERAS Cardiac Society.
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In this edition of the new CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, and former Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, USA, speaks with expert guest Rakesh Arora, Director of Cardiothoracic Critical Care and a professor in the Department of Surgery and Anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. They discuss managing arrest in patients with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS), focusing on a paper Arora authored titled “EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery.”
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 Guidelines Background
02:02 Resuscitation, Monitoring Parameters
07:37 Approach to Patients in Extremis
11:39 Quality Assurance, Internal Data
12:22 End-Tidal
13:17 Bleeding Management
15:33 Arrhythmia, Defibrillation
17:21 Optimizing Tissue Perfusion
18:09 Key Points
20:26 Devices & Flow Patterns
They began by exploring how this paper was developed and how Arora became involved in this project. They discussed the importance of expediting the resuscitation process and examined the recommendations for a tMCS implantation in patients experiencing post-procedural low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). Key considerations included oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), as well as the significance of pulsatility. Additionally, they discussed the interaction between devices and patients and the importance of team training and simulation. They also addressed crucial topics such as coagulation, anticoagulation, and defibrillation. Finally, they examined optimizing tissue perfusion for better patient outcomes.
Every month, The Lifeline features intensive care specialists sharing their expert insights into the rapid and effective management of critically ill cardiac surgical patients. Don’t miss next month’s episode!
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Adam Greenbaum, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine and Co-director of the Emory Structural Heart and Valve Center, Atlanta, GA, USA, about the groundbreaking percutaneous coronary artery bypass graft procedure he developed called the ventriculo-coronary transcatheter outward navigation and reentry (VECTOR) procedure.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:46 FDA Device Recall
03:52 JANS 1, CDC WONDER Aortic Stenosis
06:10 JANS 2, Free vs In-Situ RIMA-CABG
08:04 JANS 3, AF Worsens Outcome of MVR
09:52 JANS 4, EXCEL Trial
12:29 New Website
13:43 Video 1, Ross Procedure Technique
16:16 Video 2, Total Arch Replacement
18:38 Video 3, Pleural Sepsis Podcast
20:51 Dr. Greenbaum, VECTOR Procedure
40:34 Upcoming Events
41:18 Career Center
41:43 Closing
They delved into the development and rationale behind this innovative technique, which aims to provide a solution for patients with no other options, particularly those with narrow sinuses or low-lying coronaries. Additionally, they discussed other leaflet modification methods and the criteria for patient selection for the VECTOR procedure. The conversation also covered the technical steps involved in the procedure, along with specific cases in which it has been utilized, as well as the challenges faced and troubleshooting done by the surgeons. Finally, they explored the future of this procedure.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on concerning trends seen in aortic stenosis-related mortality, a meta-analysis on free vs in-situ right internal mammary artery as a conduit in coronary artery bypass surgery, if atrial fibrillation worsens outcome of mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation, and the EXCEL trial on spontaneous myocardial infarction after left main revascularization.
In addition, Joel explores the Ross procedure with annular stabilization, interposition graft, and loose-jacket technique, total arch replacement with a novel dual stent device, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Professor Eric Lim about pleural sepsis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
1. ‘Concerning’ Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER
2. Free vs In-Situ Right Internal Mammary Artery as a Conduit in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
3. Atrial Fibrillation Worsens Outcome of Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation: Long-Term Follow-Up of 959 Patients
4. Spontaneous Myocardial Infarction After Left Main Revascularization: The EXCEL Trial
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Ross Procedure With Annular Stabilization, Interposition Graft, and Loose-Jacket Technique
2. Total Arch Replacement With a Novel Dual Stent Device
3. The Atrium: Pleural Sepsis
Other Items Mentioned
1. Percutaneous Aorto-Coronary Bypass Graft to Prevent Coronary Obstruction Following TAVR: First Human VECTOR Procedure
2. Website Blackout Notice!
3. Career Center
4. CTSNet Events Calendar
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Sameer Hirji, an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, USA, about a paper he presented on at the 62nd Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting titled “Concerning Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER.”
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:38 JANS 1, Female CT Surgeons NYT Article
04:38 JANS 2, Biopros vs Mech SAVR >65 YO
07:32 JANS 3, Fissure Last Tech, Randomized Trial
09:58 JANS 4, Ozaki Procedure, Perf & Durability
12:46 Video 1, MI Left Atrial Myxoma Resection
14:43 Video 2, Conduction System-Sparing Modified AVR
16:42 Video 3, RCAA w Coronary SF
18:55 Dr. Hirji, CDC WONDER Aortic Stenosis
31:40 Upcoming Events
32:11 Closing
They discussed the study itself, including its overall results, as well as the demographic factors analyzed—such as race, gender, and location—and the results related to these demographics. They also addressed the limitations of the data used and explored possible reasons for the observed results, such as intervention strategies, underdiagnosis, and the prevalence of asymptomatic patients. The conversation further emphasized the importance of patient selection and the heart team.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on female cardiothoracic surgeons, unlocking the male fortress, bioprosthetic versus mechanical surgical aortic valve replacement in patients ≥65 years of age, results from a prospective randomized controlled trial on if the fissure last technique really reduces postoperative air leak after lung resection, and mid-term valve performance and durability of the Ozaki procedure in patients on chronic dialysis.
In addition, Joel explores a minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection, safety and efficacy of a cardiac conduction system-sparing modified aortic valve replacement, and a surgical approach to right coronary artery aneurysm with coronary sinus fistula. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
1. Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress
2. Bioprosthetic Versus Mechanical Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients ≥65 Years of Age
3. Does the Fissure Last Technique Really Reduce Postoperative Airleak After Lung Resection? Results From a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
4. Mid-Term Valve Performance and Durability of the Ozaki Procedure in Patients on Chronic Dialysis
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1. Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection
2. Safety and Efficacy of a Cardiac Conduction System-Sparing Modified Aortic Valve Replacement
3. Surgical Approach to Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm With Coronary Sinus Fistula
Other Items Mentioned
1. ‘Concerning’ Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER
2. Career Center
3. CTSNet Events Calendar
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In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Professor Eric Lim, Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Imperial College London and Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, UK, about pleural sepsis.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Dr. Lim Background
01:26 Why CT Surgery & Clinical Research?
05:09 Definition & Overview
07:50 Causes
09:29 Clinical Presentations & Investigations
16:03 Management, RAPID Score
19:49 Medical Management
22:15 Chest Tube Management (ICD)
25:12 IF, Medical Decortication
25:48 Surgical Management
29:30 History
30:34 Debridement & Decortication, Approach
34:30 Patient Positioning
35:18 Thoracotomy
38:43 VATS
39:37 Technical Steps
43:18 Postoperative Management
49:37 Complications
50:58 Summarizing Points
51:50 Surgery Training Advice
They provide an overview of pleural sepsis, highlighting its three stages: the exudative stage, fibrinopurulent stage, and organizing stage. The discussion covers its history and causes, including complications from pneumonia. They also examine symptoms, failure to progress, and imaging techniques such as ultrasound. Additionally, they delve into pleural fluid analysis, the RAPID score, and management strategies, including medical interventions, chest tube drainage, and intrapleural fibrinolytics. Various surgical management strategies are discussed as well, including thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and robotic approaches. Finally, they address chest tube management, respiratory physiotherapy, acute complications, and long-term complications.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Keep an eye out for next month’s episode.
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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a thoracic surgeon and Professor of Surgery, as well as the Director of the Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, about an article from The New York Times in which she was featured, titled “Female CT Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress.”
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:35 JANS 1, Fractured Sternal Wires Post-Surgery
05:21 JANS 2, ERAS Protocols in Spain, Consensus Study
07:00 JANS 3, Preserving Native MVs in VSD & MR Patients
09:53 JANS 4, Sternal Closure After Norwood
12:15 Video 1, LIMA Harvest, Robotic Harmonic Scalpel
13:55 Video 2, Butterfly Resection for MV Leaflets
15:26 Video 3, Bidirectional Glenn via Axill Thorac
17:18 Dr. Blackmon, Women in CT Surgery
33:17 Upcoming Events
35:13 Closing
They discussed her experience working with The New York Times and the goal of the article. Key highlights included the pay disparity, with women cardiothoracic surgeons receiving lower pay than their male counterparts, as evidenced by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) compensation survey. Additionally, they addressed the rewarding aspects of cardiothoracic surgery, the challenges surgeons face, and the initiatives that women cardiothoracic surgeons are starting to tackle, such as the pay equity and leadership opportunities.
Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a cross-sectional study examining wire configurations, sternal locations, and breakage sites for fractured sternal wires post-coronary surgery, a Delphi consensus study on the standardized recommendations for the implementation of enhanced recovery protocols in thoracic surgery in Spain, surgical strategy for preserving native mitral valves in infants with ventricular septal defects and mitral regurgitation, and routine primary sternal closure after the Norwood procedure.
In addition, Joel explores robotic-assisted left internal mammary harvest with the robotic harmonic scalpel, butterfly resection for prolapsed posterior mitral valve leaflets, and minimally invasive bidirectional Glenn via vertical right axillary thoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
1.) Fractured Sternal Wires Post-Coronary Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Wire Configurations, Sternal Locations, and Breakage Sites
2.) Standardized Recommendations for the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Thoracic Surgery in Spain: A Delphi Consensus Study
3.) Surgical Strategy for Preserving Native Mitral Valves in Infants With Ventricular Septal Defects and Mitral Regurgitation
4.) Routine Primary Sternal Closure After the Norwood Procedure
CTSNet Content Mentioned
1.) Robotic-Assisted Left Internal Mammary Harvest With the Robotic Harmonic Scalpel
2.) Butterfly Resection for Prolapsed Posterior Mitral Valve Leaflets
3.) Pushing Boundaries in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Minimally Invasive Bidirectional Glenn Via Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy
Other Items Mentioned
1.) Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress
2.) Instructional Video Competition
3.) Career Center
4.) CTSNet Events Calendar
Disclaimer
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In this episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, moderator Vicki Morton, Director of Clinical and Quality Outcomes at Providence Anesthesiology Associates in North Carolina, USA, spoke with Drs. Rakesh Arora, Director of Perioperative and Cardiac Critical Care and Research Director in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and Rawn Salenger, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, about preoperative optimization of cardiac patients.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:27 Vulnerable Patients, Identifying Risk
04:24 Assessing Patients, Biological Prep
09:57 Psychological & Cognitive Prep
12:09 Time Between Discharge & Follow-Up
15:40 Anemic Patients, Iron Studies
20:12 Nutrition Screening & Malnutrition
25:30 Future Optimization Topics
They discussed the importance of identifying risks, conducting thorough assessments before the operation, and preoperative education. They also emphasized psychological and cognitive preparation, as well as the time frame between discharge and follow-up. Additionally, they addressed issues related to iron deficiency without anemia, anemic patients, and iron studies. Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of nutrition screening and addressing malnutrition as essential aspects of preoperative care.
The Cardiac Recovery Room is the place to hear the conversations colleagues are having after the meetings. Each month, a new episode will be released featuring a leadership panel from the ERAS Cardiac Society.
Disclaimer
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