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SharethisThe CTSNet Clinical Cases Section was developed to highlight brief clinical case presentations by residents-in-training and practicing cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons. The advantage of an internet-based case presentation includes the ease of accessibility and the benefits of multi-media presentations. Unlike printed manuscripts, this section will be able to highlight color pictures, operative videos, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization films, and other imaging studies. Active participation of residents in training and practicing surgeons from around the world will positively impact the ongoing education of all members of the CTSNet Community. We look forward to your contributions.
All case presentations should include the following:
Title/Cover page
- Title
- Brief Summary—Provide a brief summary of less than 150 words.
- Authors—List all authors in the order they should appear including for each: first name, family name, highest degree, and institutional affiliation (including department, if applicable).
- Corresponding Author—Provide the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of the author to whom communications should be directed.
- Announcement Text—200-character (including spaces and punctuation) or less description of the content to be used for an announcement on the CTSNet Home Page.
- Subject/Classification Terms—One or more terms from the CTSNet Content Subject Classification list that identify the primary subject category of the content.
Text—Provide a brief pertinent history and case summary, operative course, postoperative results, and conclusions.
- Format—A Microsoft Word document with figure and video locations denoted in the text with figure legends at the end of the text. Each figure must have an accompanying explanatory legend and or be clearly labeled.
- Illustrations/Video—Because this is a multimedia internet presentation, please provide pertinent illustrations, images, tables, and brief video clips as applicable.
- Submit images as JPG files. The size of the files is unimportant, assuming they are of adequate pixel density to render well on the screen. Large files can always be converted to smaller files, so file size should not be a concern of the author, although bigger (600 x 400 pixel range) is preferable to smaller. Images that are embedded in a file, such as a Microsoft Word document, are not acceptable.
- Videos must meet CTSNet Video Submission Instructions.
- Images or videos that are embedded in a file, such as a Microsoft Word document, are not acceptable.
- Please ensure that the text, images, and video contains no specific patient information and are HIPPA compliant.
- References—Limit to less than 10.
CTSNet Conditions for Publication must be completed and signed by all authors.
For each copyrighted/previously published item (artist illustrations, images from books, cartoons, etc.) you must obtain written permission from the publisher and supply copies of permissions with your submission.
Please do not submit material that has been previously published.
The signed Conditions for Publication form, permission letters and other supplemental material should accompany the submission. Submissions will not be considered for publication until all of the required information and documents have been received. Send all related content and documents to:
Michael E. Halkos
CTSNet, Inc
401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 351
World Trade Center Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland USA 21202
Email: submission@ctsnet.org
Fax: +1 410 385 6055
