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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 113: AI-Assisted Screening for Rheumatic Heart DiseaseThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Jay Pal, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Washington, about AI-assisted screening for rheumatic heart disease.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:17 JANS 1, Cardiac
05:15 JANS 2, Thoracic
07:01 JANS 3, Thoracic
09:41 JANS 4, Cardiac
12:14 JANS 5, Thoracic
13:37 Subvalvular Ring Excision, AVR
15:30 SCORE Technique, Rheu M Stenosis
18:43 VATS Intraperi L Pneumonectomy
20:00 Dr. Pal Interview
30:52 Closing
They discuss how the AI-assisted stethoscope functions and its ability to identify rheumatic heart...2025-07-1032 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 110: Artificial Intelligence in CT SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with CTSNet Board Member Dr. Keith Naunheim, Vallee L. and Melba Willman Professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, about artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:31 Guest Preview, Dr. Naunheim
02:34 Clinic Notes via AI
04:41 Congenital Challenging Anatomy
06:47 Exposing Intramyocardial LAD Artery
09:28 Multiple Stent Grafts, Aorta Aneurysm
11:33 AVR w M & TVR, R-Anterior Thoracotomy
13:50 Dr. Naunheim, AI in CT Surgery
34:33 Upcoming Events2025-06-1846 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 109: SAVR vs TAVRThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with CTSNet JANS Editor Dr. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, a cardiac surgeon in the University Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, about surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) vs transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 Dr. Marin-Cuartas Feature
02:28 SHURUI Robot Feasability
05:09 Touching as Diagnostic Test
09:06 Removal of Rib Stab Hardware
13:00 Resectable EGFR-Positive NSCLC
16:12 On-Pump Beating Heart MVR
17:56 Post-Infarction Myocardial Rupture
19:52 Head-First Graft Technique
22:18 SAVR vs...2025-06-1250 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 105: Academic Group ChatsThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Dibin Mohammed, a consultant at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, about his WhatsApp group, Young CVTS Surgeons Kerala.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:22 CTSNet Updates
03:44 Dr. Mohammed Guest
05:20 Allogeneic Mitral Valve Transplant
08:45 Multiple vs Single Arterial Grafting
11:50 AI & Machine Learning in CT Surgery
17:57 3-Port vs 4-Port Robotic Lobectomy
21:28 Redo Pulm Valve Replacement w RAA
24:32 Mitral Ann Disjunction Presentation
27:09 How-To LVOTE & CABG
29:22 Dr. Mohammed, Academic Group...2025-05-1547 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 103: Totally Tissue-Engineered ValvesThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Cristiano Spadaccio, an attending cardiac surgeon and associate professor of surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, USA, about totally tissue-engineered valves for tricuspid replacement.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:48 Tissue-Engineered Valves
05:48 Compensatory Sweating After BETS
10:05 5Y Outcomes TAVR vs SAVR
13:34 ChatGPT CT Surgery Insights
17:24 Retraction Speed Pain RC Trial
21:21 Ross Procedure, All-Native Valve
25:43 Endoscopic Mechanical MVR
28:10 Double Patch Double Valve Exploration
31:42 Dr. Spadaccio, Generative...2025-05-0255 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: ECMOIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Jose Fernandes from the Department of Clinical Perfusion at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK, about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 History
04:46 Basics
09:58 Circuit
14:09 Cannulation
22:44 Indications for Use
28:14 VV ECMO
32:18 VA ECMO
36:44 Monitoring
42:31 Complications
47:03 ECMO CPR
49:17 Trainee Tips
50:57 Guest Advice
They discuss cannulation, general indications and contraindications, venovenous (VV) ECMO, venoarterial (VA) ECMO, peripheral VA E...2025-04-2952 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 102: Endoscopic Cardiac SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, the Surgical Director of Mitral Valve and Heart Failure Therapies at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky, USA, about totally endoscopic cardiac surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:17 Minimal Access Bedside Cardiac
04:37 Lung Cancer, Histological Subtype
09:29 TAVR vs SAVR, AS & CAD
12:22 Biopros TVR Outcomes
15:48 Mitral Annular Disjunction, MVR
18:47 Ozaki Technique, AV Reconst
20:46 Redo LVOT Reconst for Endocarditis
22:33 Totally Endoscopic ASD Closure TVR
24:08 Dr. Castillo-Sang, MI Bedside Endoscopy2025-04-2444 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 101: Transcontinental Uniportal Robotic SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines the first-ever transcontinental uniportal thoracic surgery.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 100th Episode, Future
03:01 Transcontinental Uniportal Robotics
09:52 Infective Endo in Octogenerians
12:39 Kidney Replacement Therapy, Cardiac Outcomes
15:50 Stenotic Lesions Simulation
18:59 One-Lung Ventilation, Difficult Airway
21:06 Simplified Approach to Bentall Procedure
24:25 Semi-Skeletonized Harvesting ITA
27:06 AVR and AAR in 85 YO
30:30 Swiss Army Knife Approach Series
32:21 AATS 2025
32:38 Closing
He explores the details of this significant case—location, la...2025-04-1736 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 100: Aortic Dissection AwarenessThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Professor Robert Sneyd, Vice Chair of Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland, about the charity’s dedication to promoting awareness of aortic dissection.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:52 RLAAO Isolated MR Study
09:07 Early Outcomes Reop Aortic Root
11:39 Fallot and Its Variants
16:55 Low-Dose Warfarin, Mech AV
22:02 AVR w LIMA-LAD & AAR
23:40 Pulm Thromboendarterectomy
25:28 Modified Birmingham Technique
27:32 Dr. Sneyd, Aortic Dissection Awareness
31:16 Upcoming Events
32:33 Closing
They discuss Professor Sneyd’s ex...2025-04-1035 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 99: CT Scan-Negative Type A DissectionThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Salim Aziz, thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon and clinical professor at George Washington University, about computed tomography (CT) scan-negative type A dissection.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 Dr. Aziz Preview
02:01 Bringing International Colleagues to Centers
07:01 Ambulation Protocol ECMO
09:12 COPD Severity, Aortic Aneurysm
11:37 Robotic Mitral Repair Learning Curve
15:43 Ross Procedure in Neonates, Analysis
19:21 Tirone David Keynote
21:52 AVR 101
23:08 Robotic Beating-Heart TECAB: LIMA-LAD
25:17 Dr. Aziz, CT Scan-Negative Type A Dissection2025-04-0347 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 98: Teamship and Virtual Surgery EducationThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning recaps two presentations delivered at the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting 2025.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:57 "Teamship," Sir Woodward
09:23 Virtual Surgery Training, Dr. Ahmed
12:55 Upcoming Lung Surgery Trials
14:48 Needle Aspiration & Forceps Biopsy
17:26 Approaches to Clinical Trial Designs
22:10 Noninvasive Ventilation Cardiac Impact
24:59 Lung Volume Reduction, Severe Emphysema
29:22 How To—Upper Ministernotomy
30:45 Valve-Sparing ARR Using Reimplant Tech
32:02 ARCA Management Exploration
33:59 Upcoming Events
...2025-03-2738 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: VATS LobectomyIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Thomas D'Amico about VATS lobectomy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Background
04:11 Indications
04:51 Preoperative Assessment
07:12 Setup
08:21 Patient Positioning
11:26 Basics
13:36 D'Amico's Port Placement
16:46 Uniportal
22:03 Steps
22:44 Anterior-Posterior Order
25:45 Anatomy
26:45 Instruments
30:54 Pleural Dissection
31:33 Inferior Pulmonary Ligament
31:39 Pulmonary Vein
32:01 Artery/Bronchus Dissection
33:38 Nodal Resection
36:25 Tips & Tricks
38:48 Specimen Removal
39:10 Cl...2025-03-2549 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 97: Future CT Surgery Robotic SystemsThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines future cardiothoracic surgery robotic systems.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 SCTS 2025
02:50 Intuitive Single-Port System
10:00 Other Robotics in Development
12:49 Medtronic Innovations
15:53 Tumor Air Spaces Spread
18:21 Virtual Reality Effect on Patients
19:58 MR for Isolated Leaflet Lesion
21:48 Post-Surgery Proning Obese ARS Syndrome
23:31 Robotic Bi Ortho Lung Transplant
25:51 Video Competition 2nd and 3rd Place
26:59 Repair of Bileaflet MV Prolapse
27:46 Robotic ASD Closure via LA
28:46 Upcoming Events2025-03-2032 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 96: Addressing Negative Online PublicityThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines how to prevent adverse publicity by patients on social media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:01 Patient-Social Media Interaction
11:56 Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations
15:29 Perc vs Surg Revasc, SWEDEHEART Registry
18:06 Down Syndrome Patient Outcomes
19:20 Nighttime Cardiovascular Staffing Impact
23:42 Samurai Cannulation
28:30 Off-Pump AAD Via Upper Ministernotomy
30:35 Robotic Thoracic Truncal Vagotomy
31:59 Upcoming Events
33:02 Closing
He explores the benefits and drawbacks of patient groups on social media, explains how social media...2025-03-2035 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 95: Surgical StaplersThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines surgical staplers. He explores the history of surgical staplers, the evolution of surgical staplers, and discusses the company that created the first automated minimally invasive surgical stapler—United States Surgical Corporation (USSC). He also discusses details about the AutoSuture Premium Poly stapler and why it is still being created. Joel also shares details about when he visited a production line that is responsible for creating surgical staplers. He discusses his experience and his highlights from this event, which includes meeting Dr. Rene Petersen and Dr. Laurens Ceulemans.
Joe...2025-03-0634 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 94: Surgery Programs and Mission Models in AfricaThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Mujtaba Mubashir, CTSNet JANS editor and surgical resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, about being a JANS editor. They discuss what JANS is, their favorite part about JANS, and their favorite articles. They also explore highlights from the 61st Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, including how to manage chest tubes after surgery and their favorite part of the meeting. Joel also shares details about his recent trip to Accra, Ghana, for the first Pan-African Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (PASCaTS) and Global Heart Forum summit. He di...2025-02-2825 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Internal Mammary Artery HarvestingIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. David Taggart about internal mammary artery harvesting. They discuss indications, patient preparation, internal thoracic artery anatomy, and key steps—sternotomy, free parietal pleura, incised endothoracic fascia, cutting of IMA, and more. They also discuss the pedicled technique, the skeletonized technique, and complications.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on VATS lobectomy.
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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 93: Robotic Totally Endoscopic Cardiac SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Husam Balkhy, Professor of Surgery and the Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at University of Chicago Medicine and President of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS), about robotic totally endoscopic cardiac surgery procedures. They discuss potential ways to get the world to perform more robot-assisted surgeries, the building blocks to learning robotics, the future of learning robotics, and what to expect this year at the ISMICS 2025 Annual Meeting. They also explore Dr. Balkhy’s new President’s Series on CTSNet and prov...2025-02-2040 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 92: Oligometastatic DiseaseThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Tom D’Amico, professor and vice chairman of surgery and chief medical officer of the Duke Cancer Institute, about oligometastatic disease. They discuss the current updates of oligometastatic disease, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) guidelines on the surgical management of oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and the importance of choosing the right patient. They also explore where the new boundaries of this procedure are, radiation therapy, and shared decision-making. Joel also highlights a surgical robot (spaceMIRA) at the International Space Station that completed its first surgery demo in...2025-02-1338 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 91: Robotic AVR and CABGThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Vinay Badhwar, the current vice president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), about his groundbreaking achievement in combining robotic aortic valve replacement (AVR) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) through a single small incision. They discuss the background and premise of this technique, the process of taking this technique from an idea to performing it on a patient, differences between this approach and other cardiac approaches, and the future of cardiac surgery. They also explore the first operation performed using this technique in immense detail with...2025-02-0752 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Cardiopulmonary BypassIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Kim Thompson about cardiopulmonary bypass. They discuss cardiopulmonary bypass setup, the equipment—cannulas, reservoir container, pumps, heat exchangers, oxygenators, cardioplegia, adjuncts—preparation, priming, and heparinization. They also discuss cannulation, going on bypass, maintenance of bypass, coming off bypass, and complications.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on internal mammary artery harvesting.
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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 90: STS 2025 RecapThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning recaps The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. He discusses Dr. Jennifer Romano’s presidential address, remarks from incoming STS president, Dr. Joseph F. Sabik III, and the keynote addresses by Dr. Jennifer A. Dounda and photographer, filmmaker, and educator Ami Vitale. Joel also shares his top presentation picks from the meeting, including “Bioprosthetic vs Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 40-75 Years” by Dr. Vinay Badhwar, “DOAC for Mechanical AVR” by Dr. Joon Bum Kim, and “Surgeon Frequency for Multiarterial Grafting and 19-Year Outcomes After Coronary Art...2025-01-3023 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 89: STS Meeting in LAThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the balance between the risks and benefits of holding The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. He discusses Dr. Jennifer Romano’s address on the STS 2025 meeting, the ongoing fires in LA, and potential ways to support the city. Dunning also emphasizes the importance of hosting annual meetings, explores alternative options for the event, and highlights the relief fund. Additionally, he provides a preview of the pre-conference symposia and two keynote addresses that will take place at the annual meeting.
Joel also reviews rec...2025-01-2335 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 88: Online CT Surgery ResourcesThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning dives into the best resources available for cardiothoracic surgery professionals. He highlights key websites, including The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), and CTSNet, offering valuable insights into each platform’s offerings. Joel also explores some lesser known yet valuable resources, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), YouTube, Vimeo, and Doximity. Additionally, he discusses the groundbreaking achievement of the world’s first robotic cardiac telesurgery, performed by Sudhir Srivastava of SS Innovations.
Joel also revie...2025-01-1642 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 87: Surgery Journal PublicationThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), Dr. Tom Varghese, Jr. They discuss the types of journals and articles JACS publishes, hints and tips for submitting to JACS, and the future of JACS. They also discuss experiment reproducibility, negative clinical trials, and what studies should be conducted in the future.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on lung transplant outcome from selected older donors (≥70 years) equals younger donors (2025-01-0951 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 86: CTSNet Summarized—The Best of 2024This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning reflects on the most popular content of 2024 at CTSNet. He discusses the top interview, the most popular guest editor series, and reveals the leading CTSNet contributor of the year. He also looks at the top clinical videos in cardiac, congenital, and thoracic surgery, as well as the most-read JANS articles and the editors’ top picks.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on cutibacterium acnes infective endocarditis, long-term outcomes of antegrade thoracic stent grafting during repair of acute DeBakey I dissection, comparing right- versus left-first implantation in off-pump sequential doubl...2025-01-0242 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Finding Success in Surgery TrainingIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores finding success in surgery training with expert guest Dr. Valerie Rusch. They discuss Dr. Rusch’s career background—personal highlights, career hurdles, finding her path in cardiothoracic surgery—barriers in cardiothoracic surgery, time management and responsibilities, and recognizing opportunities. They also discuss what Dr. Rusch would have done differently in her career, flexible mentoring, and advice for trainees.
The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on...2024-12-3026 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 85: End of an Era in Cardiac SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning pays tribute to the late-cardiac surgeon Albert Starr. He discusses Dr. Starr’s personal and professional life, his accomplishments, and the Starr-Edwards valve. He also discusses the background of CTSNet, provides a quick statistics review of CTSNet, and the CTSNet career center.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on heart surgeons performing the world’s first combined robotic AVR and CABG, the prevalence of invasive lung cancer in pure ground glass nodules less than 30 mm, external validation of EuroSCORE I and II in patients with infective endocarditis, and totally...2024-12-2737 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 84: Clinical Team Building and WTS ScholarshipThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with DuyKhanh P. Ceppa about the new Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) fellowship. They discuss the goals of this program, who should apply, and how you can contribute to the funding for this program. They also discuss the advantages of leadership programs and the WTS Annual Meeting. Joel also highlights how to build an incredible and happy team across many fields, the importance of a feedback loop within the team, and how to use the holidays to show appreciation for your coworkers.
Joel also reviews recent JANS a...2024-12-1951 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 83: The Surgical Robotics MarketThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the robotic market. He explores the new FDA approval for the Johnson & Johnson robotic surgical system for clinical trials, the background of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and the location for this trial. He also discusses the details of TAVR, what we currently know about TAVR, and highlights an article by Steve Bell that discusses his own views on Johnson & Johnson and the robotic market.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on The Society of Thoracic Surgeons expert consensus on the multidisciplinary management and resectability of locally advanced non-small ce...2024-12-1343 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: BronchoscopyIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores bronchoscopy with expert guest Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse. They discuss indications, contraindications, types of bronchoscopies (flexible versus rigid), and the benefits of utilizing the rigid technique over the flexible technique. They also discuss the fundamentals of bronchoscopy—equipment, preprocedural checklists, and positioning—details on how to perform the procedure, complications, and the future of bronchoscopy.
Don’t forget that The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for the next episode featuring...2024-12-1054 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 82: Latest Salaries and Conditions in Cardiothoracic SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the latest salaries and conditions of cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States. He explores the highest versus lowest compensation areas, areas with the highest growth for compensation, and where cardiothoracic surgeons rank among other surgeons. He also highlights the highest paid specialties, burnout rates, early retirement, and noncompete clauses.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on transcatheter aortic valve replacement for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with systolic heart failure and moderate aortic stenosis, valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement versus isolated redo s...2024-12-0543 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 81: How to Be a Better TrainerThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses how to be a better trainer. He explores tips for training people, the five levels of training, and sensory overload. Later in the podcast, he further explores the topic of training trainers with Professor Mark Coleman, co-founder of Lapco, an innovative training consultancy focused on safer surgeries. They highlight details of Professor Coleman’s courses, the program’s learning curve, and how this training could be beneficial for cardiothoracic surgeons worldwide.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on clinical outcomes of mitral valve surgery in atrial functional mitra...2024-11-2643 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 80: The ROSS ProcedureThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Mark Redmond about the ROSS procedure at the 2024 Birmingham Review Course. They discuss the current status of the ROSS procedure, the evolution of this procedure, and its benefits. They also discuss the steps for a surgeon to become experienced enough to perform the ROSS procedure and how trainee techniques have changed.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on rigid sternal fixation and enhanced recovery for opioid-free analgesia after cardiac surgery, long-term health outcomes of young patients with low complexity coronary disease, ev...2024-11-2241 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 79: Challenges Facing Cardiothoracic SurgeryThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Enoch Akowuah about challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the importance of clinical trials, the best aortic valve replacement technique, and the vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery. They also discuss how to improve the specialty, what changes are needed in training, and the great part about being a member of a national society.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on better survival with lobectomy versus sublobar resection in patients with hypermetabolic c-stage IA lung cancer on positron emission tomography/c...2024-11-1443 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 78: Bringing Instrument Concepts to the MarketThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hazem Fallouh about his latest invention for diagnosing cardiac tamponade at the 2024 Birmingham Review Course. They discussed the purpose of this invention, how it went from an idea to being created, and how Dr. Hazem will get this product on the market.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on initial experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement before and after lung transplant, a report of salaries of academic cardiothoracic surgeons based on race and ethnicity, chest wall resection and reconstruction for primary c...2024-11-0736 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 77: The Nuss ProcedureThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Donald Nuss about the NUSS procedure at the 24th Annual Congress: Chest Wall International Group and Phoenix Advanced Pectus Course 2024. They discussed how this procedure was created, how it has evolved, and bar stabilization. They also discuss treatments for pectus excavatum and the Ravitch procedure.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on real-world outcomes of lobectomy, segmentectomy and wedge resection for the treatment of stage C-IA lung carcinoma, branched stented anastomosis frozen elephant trunk repair, selection for transcatheter versus surgical aortic v...2024-11-0126 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: CannulationIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores cannulation with expert guest Dr. Vince Gaudiani. They discuss preparation, aortic cannulation, aortic cannulation complications, and aortic root vents. They also discuss atrial and venous cannulation, atrial cannulation complications, final steps, and central versus peripheral cannulation.
Don’t forget that The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on bronchoscopy.
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The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views o...2024-10-3045 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 76: Working With Hospital Colleagues and TeamsThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the value of working together. He discusses the importance of working not only with others in your own specialty but with teams outside your comfort zone. He also shares examples of these situations and explains how you can learn from them.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on the impact of incomplete revascularization on long-term survival based on revascularization strategy, impact of residual entry tears in the descending aorta after type A dissection, aortic valve replacement versus conservative treatment in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, and potassium supplementation a...2024-10-2429 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 75: EACTS RecapThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the highlights of the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting and reviews several important presentations. He discusses the presentation from engineer Amy Kertok on the interdisciplinary intersection of medicine and technology, and the presidential speech delivered by Franca Melfi on perseverance. He also shares the guidelines that were presented at the meeting, including blood management, perioperative medications, myocardial revascularization and aortic.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on ultrasonic emulsification of severe mitral annular calcification to enable mitral valve repair, the perceval sutureless bioprosthetic aortic valve, impact of radiological f...2024-10-1830 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 74: EACTS HighlightsThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with EACTS Secretary General Patrick Myers about the highlights of the upcoming 38th EACTS Annual Meeting. They discuss what speakers they are looking forward to hearing from and the compelling topics that will be covered. They also share information about EACTS TV and hints and tips for those attending the meeting.
Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on mitral leaflet shortening as an ancillary procedure in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and priorities and strategy for the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in thoracic surgery.
...2024-10-0421 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 73: World's First Fully Robotic Heart TransplantThis week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with lead surgeon Feras Khaliel about the world's first fully robotic heart transplant. They explore the steps taken before and after the procedure, provide details of the operation itself, and share clips of this procedure. They also discuss the history of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) and Khaleil’s experience in robotic-assisted surgery.
Joel also shares more about how Riyadh KFSHRC performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant, multiarterial vs single-arterial coronary surgery, current indications and surgical strategies for myocardial revascularization in pa...2024-09-2749 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Chest DrainsIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores chest drains with Leanne Ashrafian, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor. They discuss patient considerations, equipment used, positioning of the patient, and how to identify landmarks. They also discuss the steps required when performing chest drains, removal of chest tubes, complications, and so much more.
Don’t forget that The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on cannulation.
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The infor...2024-09-2547 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 72: VATS vs. Robotic LobectomyThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Brian Houseman about VATS vs robotic lobectomy. They discuss training programs, the speed and efficiency of VATS, advanced chemotherapy cases, instruments used, safety, and the difference in pain for robotic-assisted surgery vs VATS.
Joel also discusses EACTS/STS guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ, percutaneous versus surgical femoral cannulation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, 2024 ESC guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes, and transcatheter myotomy to reduce left ventricular outflow obstruction SESAME technique.
In addition, Jo...2024-09-1944 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 71: CT Surgery in IraqThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Ahmed Abbas about the recent 2024 Warith International Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Conference he organized at the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa in Karbala, Iraq. They discuss the quality of heart surgery in Iraq, how many available facilities there are, how cardiothoracic surgery differs in Iraq from other countries, and the challenges of performing cardiothoracic surgery in Iraq. Additionally, Joel spoke with medical students to gain their perspectives on studying medicine in Iraq and their aspirations for the future.
He also discusses several JANS items including VATS t...2024-09-1325 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 70: EACTS 2024This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting in Lisbon. He provides a comprehensive overview of the conference, including details about the featured speakers and the topics to be addressed by these distinguished surgeons.
He also discusses operating room extubation for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, how small airway brush gene expression predicts chronic lung allograft dysfunction and mortality, strategies to prevent and manage hemocompatibility-related adverse events in VAD patients, and mentoring pediatric heart surgeons.
In addition, Joel discusses a beating heart implant technique in donation after circulatory dea...2024-08-2932 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 69: VATS LobectomyThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Raja Flores about VATS lobectomy. They discuss his experience and studies in VATS lobectomy and Dr. Flores’s technique for this procedure.
He also discusses the evolution of the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting for left main disease, current indications and surgical strategies for myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, and pneumonectomy following penetrating trauma with ECMO as postoperative support.
In addition, Joel discusses a bilateral internal mammary artery harvest using an S...2024-08-2342 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Median SternotomyIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Emily Farkas about median sternotomy. They discuss the indications and background of median sternotomy, patient preparation, the incision and its different variations, and preparation of the tissue. They also discuss osteotomy, spreading, and closure of median sternotomy.
A reminder that The Atrium airs once a month and presents foundational clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned for next month’s episode on chest drains!
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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 68: Mobile Surgery Unit in GhanaThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning highlights the Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation mobile surgical unit on its first trip to Accra, Ghana. He discusses the different surgeries that were performed on the first day in this mobile unit and how the mobile hospital will travel throughout Africa offering minimally invasive surgery to those who cannot afford thoracic surgery.
He also discusses a cross-sectional study on structural heart training experiences, long-term durability of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement, mechanical versus biological mitral valve replacement, and a paradigm change in surgical management of the apical hypertrophic c...2024-08-1530 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 67: Randomized Controlled Trial ResearchThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the RESTORE trial for individuals with pectus excavatum. He discusses the goals for this trial, Castor EDC vs REDCap, and the statistical plan.
He also discusses risk factors influencing postoperative pleural empyema in patients with pleural mesothelioma, pre- and postoperative functional outcome parameters in patients receiving laryngotracheal surgery, surgical management of large tracheoesophageal fistulas in infants after button battery ingestion, and the “Seattle Shawl” procedure.
In addition, Joel discusses atrial septal defect closure in the setting of severe pectus excavatum, the Ravitch procedure with extern...2024-08-0827 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 66: Implementing New Surgery ProceduresThis week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the implementation of the Versius robotic surgical system for thoracic surgery and summarizes the ability of the Versius surgical system to successfully and safely complete a range of thoracic procedures aligned with phase 2a of the (Development) of the Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long-term follow-up (IDEAL) framework for surgical innovation.
He also discusses the perioperative tools to predict neurocognitive outcomes in congenital heart surgery, the differences in right heart function after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with pulmonary valve stenosis versus tetralogy of Fallot, and the...2024-08-0228 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Saphenous Vein HarvestingIn this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Lorena Montes about saphenous vein harvesting. They discuss in what circumstances saphenous veins are harvested, anatomy and basics, opening and closing, and key steps. They also discuss novel strategies and harvesting veins endoscopically.
Don’t forget that The Atrium airs once a month presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned for next month’s episode on sternotomy!
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The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the view...2024-07-3146 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 65This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the best practice consensus guidelines from joint specialist societies for the treatment of patients with pectus abnormalities and summarizes the current evidence for the different treatment strategies for this condition, including supportive care, psychological support and nonsurgical techniques including bracing and vacuum bell therapy.
He also discusses the selection for transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement, mechanical or biological prosthesis for aortic valve replacement, and wearable devices in patients with atrial fibrillation.
In addition, Joel discusses correction of complex aorta disease using frozen elephant tr...2024-07-2523 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 64This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Enoch Akowuah and the cardiac surgery team operating in Ghana as they visit the James Cook University Hospital in England. They discuss mission trips in Ghana, the training that is involved, and the impact the program has.
Joel also talks about the outcomes of emergency intraprocedural surgical conversion during TAVI, axillary versus femoral arterial cannulation, and the preconditioning drugs that can reduce side effects of cardiac surgery.
He also discusses another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series on descending aortic in...2024-07-1834 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 63This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Albert Jauregui Abularach about his work as a pioneer in robotic lung transplantation.
Joel also talks about cardiac shockwave therapy with CABG, the results of an esophageal cancer trial, and acute aortic dissection controversies.
He also discusses another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series on aortic dissection repair, internal thoracic harvesting and grafting, and a pediatric orthotopic heart transplant. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
The Beat is taking a sumer break and wi...2024-07-0647 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 62This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the recently published MARS 2 trial, an AATS consensus document on management of subsolid lung nodules, and the long-term outcomes of permanent pacemaker implantation.
Joel also talks about videos demonstrating the commando procedure for endocarditis, a new aortic surgery video from Prof. Tristan Yan, and a demonstration of aortic and pulmonary homograft harvesting. Before wrapping up, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
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Extended Pleurectomy Decortication and Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone for Pleural Mesothelioma (MARS 2): A Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial 2024-06-2831 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 61This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses a new cardiothoracic surgery conference in Iraq and his insights on the newest surgical robot technology.
Joel also talks about the benefits of minimally invasive ECMO in cardiac surgery patients, the history and importance of the Thoracic Surgical Oncology Group, and a trial determining thresholds for drain removal after anatomic lung resection.
He also features the first episode of The Atrium, a new CTSNet resident-focused podcast, a video on the history of aortic surgery, and a video demonstrating minimally invasive mitral valve replacement. Before...2024-06-2126 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 60This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Robert Cerfolio of NYU Langone Health. They discuss the importance of consistent communication at every touch point before surgery to achieve routine day one discharge after lobectomies and day three discharge after cardiac surgery. Dr. Cerfolio also emphasizes the importance of overcoming dogma and embracing the mindset that getting patients home is better for them and safer.
Joel then highlights a new CTSNet podcast for residents and trainees, The Atrium hosted by Dr. Alice Copperwheat. In addition, he discusses a cyberattack on London hospitals, the...2024-06-1334 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 59This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Prof. Dawn Jaroszewski. They discuss the latest techniques in pectus excavatum surgery and Prof. Jaroszewski’s recommendations for safe pectus guidelines. She goes on to demonstrate some of her techniques on a chest cavity simulator.
In addition, Joel discusses different types of treatment for aortic valve stenosis, robotic thymectomy for thymic tumors, and outcomes based on volume in hospitals performing pediatric cardiac surgery.
He also talks about a recent webinar on postoperative complications in cardiac surgery, left innominate vein cannulation for mitral valve surgery, an...2024-06-0735 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Atrium: Basics of Thoracic SurgeryIn a new CTSNet podcast for residents and trainees, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat examines essential procedures and pressing topics for early career cardiothoracic surgeons. In her debut episode, Alice speaks with CTSNet Editor in Chief Professor Joel Dunning about the basics of thoracic surgery. They discuss patient positioning, thoracic incision location and technique, and opening and closing techniques. They also debate the increasing popularity of robotic thoracic surgery and the merits of different surgical techniques.
The Atrium will air once a month, rotating between clinical and career-focused topics from across the cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned next...2024-06-0636 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 58This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Vince Gaudiani. They discuss his recent video series on CTSNet demonstrating techniques for cerebral protection in cardiac surgery.
In addition, Joel discusses a registry analysis of cardiac surgery patients with underlying atrial fibrillation, takeaways from lung cancer surgery trials, and the results of the NOTION-2 TAVR trial.
He also talks about a video demonstrating bedside percutaneous ECMO decannulation, an interview with CT surgery giant Dr. J. Donald Hill, and a modified procedure atrial fibrillation using intraoperative 3D epicardial voltage mapping. Before saying goodbye...2024-05-3046 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 57This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning introduces the new DV5 Intuitive Da Vinci robot. He talks about the benefits of this technology and demonstrates some of its new features.
In addition, Joel discusses an assessment of valvular heart disease guidelines across global organizations, using the Commando procedure for anterior mitral annular calcification, and a commentary on the subxiphoid approach for thymic malignancy.
He also talks about a video from Prof. Vince Gaudiani’s cerebral protection series on aortic reconstruction, aortic valve repair in a rheumatic heart disease patient, and an interview wi...2024-05-2325 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 56This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with physician’s assistant Alan ODonnell about his process for filming and editing exceptional cardiothoracic surgical videos.
In addition, Joel discusses the AATS presidential address and a study on the efficacy and safety of a transaortic approach to septal myectomy.
He also talks about safe cerebral protection in the frozen elephant trunk procedure, a video demonstrating minimally invasive ascending aorta replacement, and a simplified technique for allograft implantation. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 55This 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 Me...2024-05-0927 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 54This 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.
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Trends and Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in...2024-05-0426 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 53This 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...2024-04-2519 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 52This 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.
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Cardiac Surgery After Transcatheter Aortic Valve...2024-04-1929 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 51This 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.
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CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 50This 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 Svenss...2024-04-0422 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 49This 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 CA...2024-03-2822 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 48: Live From the SCTS Annual MeetingThis 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 disc...2024-03-2223 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 47This 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...2024-03-1420 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 46This 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 vide...2024-03-0721 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 45This 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. Ch...2024-03-0127 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 44This 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 tal...2024-02-2222 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 43In 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 I...2024-02-1723 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 42In 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...2024-02-0823 min
CTSNet PodcastsLive from STS: The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 41In 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.
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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
Surgic...2024-02-0124 minCTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 40In 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 segm...2024-01-2520 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 39In 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 i...2024-01-1817 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 38In 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...2024-01-1119 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 37In 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...2023-12-2121 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 36In 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 upcomi...2023-12-1420 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 35In 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 outcomes of bioprosthetic valves in the mitral position and the role of the diagnostic wedge resection in the era of segmentectomy.
He also talks about the three winners of the Innovation Video Competition: a demonstration of tricuspid valve replacement with the right atrial append...2023-12-0717 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 34: An Interview with Michael MackIn this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Michael Mack. Dr. Mack, of Baylor Healthcare System, is the first author of the PARTNER 3 trial, which recently published its five-year results. They talk about the outcomes of the trial and what they mean for the future of TAVR.
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at Five Years
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The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please rev...2023-11-3023 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 33In 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 outcome of the second genetically modified pig heart transplant, a meta-analysis of reconstructed data from the TAVR trial, and perioperative Durvalumab for resectable non-small cell lung cancer.
He also talks about a video demonstrating left atrial aneurysm repair by IVC transection and a video demonstrating surgic...2023-11-1621 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 32In 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 epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement, a joint statement on the newest aortic valve replacement study, and bronchial branching patterns and volumetry in the right upper lobe for segmentectomy planning.
He also talks about a video on tips and tricks for radial artery harvesting, the recent...2023-11-1018 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 31In 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 outcomes of TAVR in low-risk patients, the gender equity gap in CT surgery, and assessing donor-recipient size mismatch in pediatric heart transplantation.
He also talks about an interview with the GGO guidelines co-chairs, a video demonstrating Konno root enlargement for endocarditis treatment, and a detachable aortic...2023-11-0317 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 30In 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 survival benchmark trial for SAVR, a trial to improve CABG outcomes in women, and the importance of age in lung transplantation donors.
He also talks about a video demonstrating a minimally invasive Bentall procedure, an interview with Dr. Stephen Spindel, and a video demonstrating hybrid...2023-10-2621 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 29In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the first in-man robotic lung transplantation, new guidelines for GGO lung tumor identification and resection presented at the EACTS annual meeting, and outcomes of treatment for infective endocarditis following TPVR.
He also talks about a step-by-step video demonstrating a Ross procedure, a video demonstrating excision of fractu...2023-10-1920 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 28This episode of The Beat with Joel Dunning was recorded at the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. Joel runs through the latest in CT surgery news and CTSNet content, commenting on his favorite talks from the meeting as well.
Joel discusses quality of life in pediatric patients who have undergone an arterial switch operation, the association between interstitial lung disease and outcomes after lung cancer resection, and a nested study examining experiences of patients and staff in prehabilitation for cardiac surgery.
He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh procedure, minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery, and...2023-10-1316 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 26In 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 survival after heart transplant in adult congenital patients, cardiac surgery in variable-resource contexts, and the emerging role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in pulmonary disease.
He also talks about mitral valve-in-valve reconstruction of prosthetic valve leaflets, transposition of the anterior mitral leaflet as a patch, and truncus arteri...2023-09-2822 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 25In 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 new findings on treatment for mesothelioma, a study on quality of life after acute type B aortic dissection, and a new real-time blood monitor for high-risk surgeries.
He also talks about a quick technique for aortic hemiarch replacement, a video on the subannular Bentall technique, and an alt...2023-09-2119 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 24In 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 updated aortic aneurysm and dissection guidelines, a new device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, and a study on the contributions of proteoglycans to sex differences, plaque phenotypes, and outcomes.
He also talks about a video demonstrating an endoscopic beating-heart tricuspid valve replacement, an int...2023-09-1419 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 23In 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 donor-transmitted coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients, multiple arterial grafting in diabetic populations, and outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement with prior CABG.
He also talks about VATS documentation of intraoperative unilateral pulmonary artery clamping test, a demonstration of a Cabrol patch with Cooley...2023-09-0722 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 22In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the first autoregulated total artificial heart implant in the United States, a study of on-table chest drain removals, and the association between fluoroquinolone use and hospitalization with aortic aneurysm.
He also talks about an off-pump technique for aortic arch debranching, another recording from AATS 2023, and the recent...2023-08-3125 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 21In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the first in-human transapical beating-heart septal myectomy, machine learning prediction of mortality following cardiac surgery, and organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
He also talks about Bo Yang’s presentation on aortic root enlargement from ATAS 2023, a roundup of five videos on surgical innovations in lung cancer t...2023-08-2424 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 20In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the EACTS and STS review on conduits for CABG, a groundbreaking domino surgery in infants, and coronary plaque sampling to gain molecular insights into coronary artery disease.
He also talks about a video demonstrating direct axillary artery cannulation, a recorded SCTS session on the management of thorac...2023-08-1722 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 19In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.
Joel discusses the STS and AATS rebuttal to the 2023 Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline, the development of an adult congenital mortality risk model, and early deterioration of heart valves that have now been taken off the market.
He also talks about videos demonstrating pulmonary artery aneurysm replacement with vascular prosth...2023-08-1023 min
CTSNet PodcastsThe Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 18In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Guidelines Committee Faisal Bakaeen. The update to the guidelines on chronic coronary disease has been an important topic of discussion among surgeons since they were released, and Joel and Faisal discuss their implications.
Joel also discusses the latest CTSNet content, including an interview with Colombian thoracic surgeon Eric Vinck, a video demonstrating minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection using 3D technology, and recordings from the SCTS coronary sessions.
Finally, after discussing upc...2023-08-0419 min