Proper preservation of the myocardium during intraoperative ischemia is a critical predictor of satisfactory clinical outcomes. However, there can be a wide degree of diversity in myocardial damage among patients receiving the same cardioplegic solution.
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February 13, 2025
February 6, 2025
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Kim Thompson about cardiopulmonary bypass.
February 4, 2025
This interview with Dr. Marko Turina, a renowned figure in cardiothoracic surgery, offers valuable lessons for aspiring surgeons and perspectives on navigating challenges in an ever-evolving medical landscape.
December 30, 2024
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores finding success in surgery training with expert guest Dr. Valerie Rusch.
December 24, 2024
This year, CTSNet published a wide variety of educational content, including interviews, clinical videos, and more. As 2024 comes to an end, CTSNet editors and staff are reflecting on the most-viewed content across CTSNet’s global platform.
November 1, 2024
At the Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Technologies International Society 2024 conference, Dr. Prakash Punjabi delivered a presentation on “Where Are We and What We Publish—ECMO/ECLS/ Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Systems—Can There Be Synergy?”
October 31, 2024
This study investigates racial and ethnic disparities in representation and salary among academic cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States. The authors analyzed data from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) from 2021 and 2022.
October 10, 2024
CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB) has allowed for increased detection of small pulmonary nodules in lung cancer patients. However, it also poses a risk of iatrogenic damage. This single-center study aimed to investigate the risk profile of preoperative CT-guided TNB.
September 19, 2024
A cardiac team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, has achieved a historic milestone by performing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. This groundbreaking surgery was performed by Dr. Feras Khaliel on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure .
September 4, 2024
CTSNet Senior Editor Mara B. Antonoff spoke with Ammara Watkins about “Race and Ethnic Disparities in NSCLC Patients.” Dr. Watkins discussed key findings from her study and possible future solutions.