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Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.

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Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.

    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 48: Live From the SCTS Annual Meeting

    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 48: Live From the SCTS Annual Meeting

    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 MentionedUp 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 MentionedWorld’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 MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 23 min
    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 47

    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 47

    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 MentionedRevisiting 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 MentionedBreaking 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 MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 20 min
    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 46

    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 46

    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 MentionedEACTS/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 MentionedFamily Planning and Pregnancy Complications in Cardiothoracic Surgeons: An Interview with Anna Olds 
    Emergency Anterior Bilateral Thoracotomy
    Subaortic Membrane Resection and Septal Myectomy 
    Other Items MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 21 min
    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 45

    The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 45

    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 MentionedAortic 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 MentionedTotal 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 MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 27 min
    The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 44

    The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 44

    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 MentionedTAVI 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 MentionedMitral 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 ChemotherapyOther Items MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 22 min
    The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 43

    The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 43

    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 MentionedCT 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 MentionedOrthotopic 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 MentionedCTSNet 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.

    • 23 min

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