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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 58
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This 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, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Surgical Ablation, Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, or Both? Nationwide Registry Analysis of Cardiac Surgery Patients With Underlying Atrial Fibrillation
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Bedside Percutaneous Decannulation of Femoral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With J. Donald Hill
Modified Convergent Procedure for Refractory Atrial Fibrillation Using Intraoperative 3D Epicardial Voltage Mapping
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Thursday May 23, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 57
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
This 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 with the winner of the Resident Video Competition. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Same Evidence, Different Recommendations: A Methodological Assessment of Transatlantic Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease
Contemporary Experience With the Commando Procedure for Anterior Mitral Annular Calcification
Commentary: Less Is More in Modified Subxiphoid Approach for Thymic Malignancy
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Safe Cerebral Protection: Reoperation Aortic Root and Proximal Arch Reconstruction
An Interview With John Sadeghi: Winner of the 2023 CTSNet Resident Video Competition
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Thursday May 16, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 56
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
This 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.
JANS Items Mentioned
Raison D'être in Turbulent Times: Academics, Legerdemain Surgery, and a Leadership Theorem
Efficacy and Safety of a Transaortic Approach to Midventricular and Apical Septal Myectomy
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Safe Cerebral Protection: Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure
Ascending Aorta Replacement by Minimally Invasive Technique
Simplified Running Suture Technique for Allograft Implantation in Cases of Aortic Root Abscess
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Thursday May 09, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 55
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
This week on The Beat, in an episode sponsored by AtriCure, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation.
In addition, Joel discusses concomitant AFib treatment in patients undergoing CABG, the first patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant, and predictors of venous thromboembolism after lung cancer resection.
He also talks about a recent interview with Prof. Ralph Damiano, a diaphragm plication technique video, and CTSNet’s most popular videos and articles from April. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Concomitant Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Woman Becomes First Patient to Undergo Combined Heart Pump Implant and Pig Kidney Transplant
Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism After Lung Cancer Resection
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Developments of Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: An Interview With Ralph Damiano, Jr.
A Simple and Effective Technique for Diaphragm Plication
CTSNet’s 10 Most Popular Articles of April 2024
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Friday May 03, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 54
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses upcoming interviews to be published on CTSNet.
In addition, Joel discusses heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease, a commentary on revascularization, and gender representation among speaking and leader roles at CT surgery meetings.
He also talks about a video demonstrating TAVR explantation, pulmonary stenosis correction after TAPVR correction, and a LAD to RCA anastomosis from Dr. Tristan Yan. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Trends and Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Commentary: What Matters More—Method of Revascularization or Completeness?
CTSNet Content Mentioned
TAVR Explantation: A Necessary Skill Set in the Contemporary Cardiac Surgery's Armamentarium
Redo Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Correction After TAPVR Correction
Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Dual Inflow BIMA In Situ to LAD and RCA
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 53
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on all the latest news and clinical content in cardiothoracic surgery.
In addition, Joel discusses outcomes after hybrid chemotherapy and surgery lung cancer treatment, mechanical circulatory support during revascularization, and research opportunities for early career investigators in cardiac surgery.
He also talks about videos demonstrating tetralogy of Fallot repair, repair of post-intubation tracheal stenosis, and a recorded webinar on the Ross procedure. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Surgical Outcomes After Chemotherapy Plus Nivolumab and Chemotherapy Plus Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Mechanical Circulatory Support During Surgical Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Research Concepts and Opportunities for Early Career Investigators in Cardiac Surgery
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve: Repair by Anterior Translocation of Branch Pulmonary Arteries and Reduction Plasty
The Ross Procedure: Clinical Evidence, Surgical Technique, and Q&A
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Friday Apr 19, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 52
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
This week on the one-year anniversary of The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Professor Paul Sergeant about the future of education in cardiothoracic surgery.
In addition, Joel discusses trends in SAVR after TAVR, microplastics in cardiovascular events, and fibrous tumors of the pleura.
He also highlights the three winners of the Resident Video Competition, including rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome, a robotic segmentectomy, and a hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Cardiac Surgery After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes
Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events
Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura: Do We Need a Different Perspective on Malignancy?
CTSNet Content Mentioned
First Place: Open Cervical and Robotic First Rib Resections for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Second Place: Robotic Assisted Right Apical S1 Anatomical Segmentectomy for NSCLC
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 51
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the recent recall of Abiomed Impella left-sided heart pumps with special guest and heart failure expert Ashraf Abou El Ela.
In addition, Joel discusses a statement from EACTS on perioperative myocardial infarction and updated ESVS guidelines for management of atherosclerotic carotid and vertebral artery disease.
He also talks about a video demonstrating cone repair for endocarditis, another off-pump CABG video from Dr. Tristan Yan, and a CABG demonstration from the Cleveland Clinic. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Abiomed Recalls Labeling for Left-Sided Impella Pumps: FDA
EACTS Expert Consensus Statement on Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Cardiac Surgery
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Cone Repair for Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis
World’s Best United States: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 50
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
This week, on the 50th episode of The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses the importance of work–life balance as a cardiothoracic surgeon and how Prof. Shanda Blackmon’s book, The Support Group, has driven this point home for him.
In addition, Joel discusses outcomes following redo mitral valve surgery, the validity of the GERAADA score in predicting mortality, and mechanical versus biological aortic valve replacement for endocarditis.
He also talks about radial artery to LIMA T graft formation, an interview with Leonard Girardi, and a World’s Best Series interview with Lars Svensson. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery and closes with an honorable mention to Prof. Blackmon.
JANS Items Mentioned
Early and Long-Term Outcomes Following Redo Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Prior Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Deep Dive Into Total Arterial Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Radial Artery to LIMA 'T' Graft Formation
Advocating for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: An Interview With Leonard N. Girardi
World’s Best United States: Aortic Root Replacement and an Interview With Lars Svensson
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 49
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
This week on CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning discusses presentations from the SCTS annual meeting on the future of aortic valve replacement surgery and the continued debate among surgeons about the benefits of TAVR versus those of SAVR.
In addition, Joel discusses a review of heart valve surgery in resource limited settings, long term outcomes of heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease, and intervention for symptomatic moderate aortic stenosis.
He also talks about an interview and surgical video with Dr. Lars Svensson, how to position the heart in off-pump CABG, and a lobectomy for a hydatid cyst using uniportal VATS. Before saying goodbye, he discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
A Global Systematic Review of Open-Heart Valvular Surgery in Resource Limited Settings
Great Debate: Symptomatic Moderate Aortic Stenosis Should Undergo Intervention
CTSNet Content Mentioned
World’s Best United States: Aortic Root Replacement and an Interview With Lars Svensson
Right Upper Lobectomy for a Hydatid Cyst Using U-Vats
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