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AATS 2011 Mitral Conclave Presentation and Video Library Now Available on CTSNet
19-August-2011
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Had a chance to view the online version of the AATS 2011 MITRAL CONCLAVE? A highlight from the online Conclave: Newly innovated mini-mitral valve surgical instruments and techniques facilitate both direct-vision and endoscopic-assisted approaches and accomplish a favorable surgical outcome even in the complex pathology of mitral valve insufficiency. Attendees have direct access. Nonattendees can purchase access for a modest fee. |
Updated CTSNet App Released
15-August-2011
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An updated version of the CTSNet iPad App is available for download. If you've already downloaded the app, an update notice will appear automatically under App Store, under Updates. If you haven't downloaded the free app, you can do so by selecting the App Store icon on your iPad and searching for CTSNet. The app continues to rank in the top 100 of all medical iPad apps. The CTSNet iPad App is sponsored by Sorin. |
Techniques of Aortic Valve Repair
11-August-2011
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The authors demonstrate the steps for three-patch repair of congenital supravalvar aortic stenosis in a 5 month old. |
Cardiac Perfusion and Protection in Open Heart Surgery Using CUSTODIOL® HTK Solution
08-August-2011
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The open heart surgery shown in this video consists of an aortic valve replacement and CABG times two in a 63-year-old male with severe aortic stenosis, moderate AI, and coronary artery disease. |
Which Articles Moved the Farthest Up the Most Read List During July?
07-August-2011
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Each month we compile a list of the current most viewed content items on CTSNet. This month we also looked at which five items increased in popularity and moved the farthest up the list. Take a look at the "Top 50 Articles or Videos Viewed During July 2011" and discover what CTSNet content you might have missed. |
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair, with Pre & Post-Op Echo Results
02-August-2011
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This video demonstrates a minimally invasive mitral valve repair via right thoracotomy. The patient was a 55 year old male with mitral valve insufficiency and a ruptured chordae on the P2 segment of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve. |
Video-Assisted Harvest of an Intercostal Muscle Flap
29-July-2011
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The intercostal muscle is a reliable buttress for the bronchial stump following pneumonectomy and lobectomy in high risk patients. We describe a technique for flap harvest to buttress the bronchial stump after lobectomy using video assisted thoracoscopic surgery. |
Tribute to John A. Hawkins, 1955-2011
26-July-2011
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The July issue of the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery contains a memorial tribute to Dr. John A. Hawkins. The tribute was written by Dr. Williams G. Williams. |
A. Pieter Kappetein, MD
25-July-2011
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Dr. David discusses his routine techniques for sternotomy, cannulation, and routine aortic-valve replacement, including choice of valves and when to do a Ross procedure. Then he discusses his signature operation---the aortic valve sparing root replacement, with many valuable hints and tips. |
Thoracic Literature Watch
24-July-2011
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The 2011 second quarter Thoracic Literature Watch is now available. |
Techniques of Aortic Valve Repair
21-July-2011
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This video shows newer techniques of aortic valve repair: commissural annuloplasty; central plication for prolapse; leaflet pericardial augmentation; and ultrasonic calcium debridement. Five cases are shown, over the spectrum of valve pathologies. Greater use of aortic valve repair seems indicated. |
Have You Read…
13-July-2011
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Each month we compile a list of the current most viewed content items on CTSNet. Take a look at the Top 50 Articles or Videos Viewed During June 2011 and discover what CTSNet content you might have missed. June's top content includes eight articles and videos making their first appearance on on our list. Have you viewed them yet? |
Controversies in Pediatric Heart Diseases
12-July-2011
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New York City, October 27 – 29, 2011. This two-day course will address surgical and medical issues in the management of complex heart diseases, with a distinguished panel of invited surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, nurses and perfusionists. |
Pediatric Left VATS Upper Lobectomy for Infected Congenital Cystic Malformation
06-July-2011
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The video describes a left Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) upper lobectomy in an 18-month old child with infected congenital cystic adenamatoid malformation (CCAM). |
Cardiac Perfusion and Protection in Open Heart Surgery Using CUSTODIOL® HTK Solution
30-June-2011
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This video demonstrates myocardial preservation during a two patch repair technique to repair a partial anomalous pulmonary venous return and a sinus venosus atrial septal defect in a 20-month-old boy. The cardioplegia solution used for this procedure was CUSTODIOL® HTK which was administered into the aortic root causing a slow, gentle arrest of the heart. The video can be viewed on most mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads. |
Risk Scoring Systems Survey Results
29-June-2011
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This survey examined participants’ views towards risk scoring systems for lung resection. Review the results and compare your views with those of your peers. |
New Resident Program Profiles Added
28-June-2011
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Four new Program Profiles have been added in the Residents Section: Emory University, MD Anderson Cancer Center/Methodist Hospital, University of Michigan, and University of Rochester Medical Center. |
Tirone E. David, MD
23-June-2011
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Dr. David discusses his routine techniques for sternotomy, cannulation, and routine aortic-valve replacement, including choice of valves and when to do a Ross procedure. Then he discusses his signature operation---the aortic valve sparing root replacement, with many valuable hints and tips. |
The Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique Using a Hybrid Prosthesis
14-June-2011
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Surgical management of patients with extensive thoracic aortic disease can be performed in a 1- or 2-stage fashion. The authors demonstrate a combined stent-prosthetic graft designed to facilitate 1-stage treatment of patients with extensive aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection without intraoperative angiographic or echocardiographic assistance. |
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