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This episode is part of the DEI Symposium Series, developed from the DEI Symposium presented at the 2025 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Cheryl Love (UC Riverside) hosts Mount Holyoke College career development leaders Dr. Jaime Grillo and Meaghan Murphy-Rennie on strategies for implementing identity-driven career readiness programming. They outline Mount Holyoke's demographics and describe adding intentional identity components to three signature programs: a mentoring program where students choose matching by identity, industry, or skills; Sophomore Institute cohorts including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC options plus identity/values sessions; and a required internship/research orientation with identity-based “community conversation” panels. They discuss campus and alumni impact, key challenges, and future plans.Dr. Jaime Grillo currently serves as the associate vice president for career readiness at Mount Holyoke College. Dr. Grillo joined Mount Holyoke in June 2023 as the executive director of the Career Development Center, leading a team of 16 professionals on career readiness and strategic initiatives. Building on 17+ years experience in career development, and higher education administration. Dr. Grillo earned her Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership in Higher Education from St. John's University. Her research focuses on student success and engagement, experiential learning, students' confidence, and post-graduation outcomes.Meaghan Murphy-Rennie serves as the Associate Director of External Relations & Career Specialist at Mount Holyoke College. She advises students and alums interested in Business, Finance & Consulting and/or Computer Science & Technology, and also works with alums on signature programming offered through the Career Development Center. These signature events include Sophomore Institute, the Career Connections Mentoring Program, and the Internships & Research Orientation, among others. She is also a member of the First Gen Network, which is a group of first generation staff and faculty members who work together to support the college's first generation and low income student population.Dr. Cheryl Love is a Career Counselor and a College Specialist for the Arts, Humanities, School of Education and School of Public Policy in the Career Center at the University of California, Riverside. In this role she also serves as the Liaison to the African Student Programs, the Black Student Success Initiative, Basic Needs, UCR Transfer Work Group, and the Kessler Scholar Program.

Send a textIn this episode, we explore the College of Charleston's Life Design Center and how it helps students move from uncertainty to action through individualized coaching, practical tools, and community support.What You Will LearnWhat the College of Charleston's Life Design Center is and how it helps students build clarity and confidence with practical tools and coaching. Life Design Center How Life Design differs from traditional advising or career planning by focusing on individualized support and real-world experimentation. What students can expect in a first visit, including the kinds of questions coaches ask to help students clarify what they want and what to try next. The difference between Design My Charleston (for early college exploration) and Life Launch: Design My Life (for students preparing for graduation), and how students can start in either place. How to take the first step, including where to find the Life Design Center and when to drop in. Where to go next on campus for degree planning and job or internship preparation, including Academic Advising and the Career Center. Resources from this episode:Life Design 

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Puja Khaitan, thoracic consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Founder and Congress Chair of the Emirates International Thoracic Surgery Congress, about thoracic surgery in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:35 JANS 1, Therapy & Risk in Idiopathic Pulm Fibrosis 04:18 JANS 2, Sex-Related Treatment Effects 06:03 JANS 3, Endoscopic vs Open RAH in CABG 08:14 JANS 4, Textbook Outcome in MV Surgery 11:16 Career Center 12:08 Video 1, AMDS to FET Conversion 13:13 Video 2, Constrictive Pericarditis & Pericardiectomy 14:42 Video 3, Right Axillary Thoracotomy 16:17 Dr. Khaitan, Thoracic Surgery in the UAE 23:46 Upcoming Events 24:46 Instructional Video Competition They discussed her professional background and training, as well as the differences in cases between the UAE and United States. They also delved into research in the UAE, the state of thoracic hospitals, general surgical residency programs, and the future of fellowships in the country.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a large retrospective propensity-weighted cohort study on antifibrotic therapy and lung cancer risk in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sample size considerations to assess sex-related treatment effects, endoscopic or open radial artery harvest in coronary artery bypass surgery, and results from the Netherlands Heart Registration on mitral valve surgery.  In addition, Joel explores a safe and reproducible redo aortic surgery approach on AMDS to frozen elephant trunk conversion, an approach to constrictive pericarditis and pericardiectomy from diagnosis to definitive surgical, and right axillary thoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Antifibrotic Therapy and Lung Cancer Risk in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Large Retrospective Propensity-Weighted Cohort Study  2.) Sample Size Considerations to Assess Sex-Related Treatment Effects  3.) Endoscopic or Open Radial Artery Harvest in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery  4.) Textbook Outcome in Mitral Valve Surgery—Results from the Netherlands Heart Registration  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) AMDS to Frozen Elephant Trunk Conversion: A Safe and Reproducible Redo Aortic Surgery Approach    2.) From Diagnosis to Definitive Surgical Therapy: An Approach to Constrictive Pericarditis and Pericardiectomy  3.) Right Axillary Thoracotomy: A Minimally Invasive Gateway to Multiple Defects  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Emirates International Thoracic Surgery Congress  2.) Instructional Video Competition   3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Are too many emails and events actually hurting student engagement at your university? In this episode of Talking Tactics, Safaniya Stevenson chats with Toni Marie Perilli from Fordham University about how over-programming can overwhelm students and what her team did to fix it. From segmented newsletters to centralized program planning, Toni shares actionable strategies to get students opening, clicking, and showing up.Guest Name: Toni Marie Perilli, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Fordham UniversityGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonimarieperilli/Guest Bio: Toni Marie Perilli is a New York-based storyteller and strategist dedicated to helping institutions transform every touchpoint into a meaningful experience. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist at Fordham University's Career Center, Toni Marie supports strategic initiatives through a distinct blend of content marketing, brand strategy, and public relations to bring students, employers, alumni, and community partners together. She was recognized by the American Marketing Association as a 2025 Emerging Marketer in Higher Ed Finalist, Ad Age as part of its inaugural NextGen Community cohort, and the American Theatre Wing as a featured copywriter for its “Art of a Show Master Class.” Beyond her work at Fordham, Toni Marie is a proud Gator, pursuing a Master's in Mass Communication from the University of Florida, and can often be found planning her next off-Broadway show night, reading a rom-com, or writing about theme parks and beauty finds. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Safaniya Stevensonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/safaniyastevenson/ About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Hani Shennib, a Clinical Professor of Vascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, USA, about catheters as a language. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:48 UK Thoracic Forum 06:11 JANS 1, Detecting AF Using Watch 07:44 JANS 2, End-to-End Anastomotic Stapler 09:24 JANS 3, Improving Patient Selection NSCLC 12:05 JANS 4, 5-Year Women Outcomes TAVR vs SAVR 13:30 Video 1, MVR Tips & Tricks 14:43 Video 2, Ruptured SVA w Hemi-Yacoub Remodeling 16:32 Video 3, Modified Inclusion, Autograft in a Vest 18:04 Dr. Shennib, Catheters as a Language 48:25 Upcoming Events 48:52 Career Center They explore the importance of making catheters a language by learning, speaking, and practicing it daily. They also discuss how cardiac surgeons have lost the role of “gatekeepers,” with cardiologists now controlling more of the decision-making process. Dr. Shennib emphasizes the need for surgeons to be involved in decision-making from diagnosis to treatment and highlights the significance of patient-centered decision-making and the human aspect of these choices. They also compare coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), examining which procedure is more appropriate in different circumstances. Furthermore, they explore the reasons behind the shrinking cardiac specialty and discuss how to save it. Finally, they discuss the future of cardiac surgery.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a randomized controlled trial on the enhanced detection and prompt diagnosis of atrial fibrillation using an Apple watch, the results of a human cadaver study on a novel aortic end-to-end anastomotic stapler device, improving patient selection for minimally invasive lobectomy or stereotactic ablative radiotherapy based on clinical characteristics, and a systematic review and meta-analysis on the five-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in women.  In addition, Joel explores tips and tricks for mitral valve repair from a Brussels experience, treatment of ruptured sinus valsalva aneurysm with hemi-Yacoub remodeling technique, and a Ross procedure with modified inclusion technique. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Enhanced Detection and Prompt Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation Using Apple Watch: A Randomized Controlled Trial  2.) A Novel Aortic End-to-End Anastomotic Stapler Device—Results of a Human Cadaver Study  3.) Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Improving Patient Selection for Minimally Invasive Lobectomy or Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Based on Clinical Characteristics  4.) Five-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis   CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Mitral Valve Repair—Tips and Tricks From Brussels Experience: 2025 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course   2.) Treatment of Ruptured Sinus Valsalva Aneurysm With Hemi-Yacoub Remodeling Technique   3.) Ross Procedure With Modified Inclusion Technique: An Autograft in a Vest  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Instructional Video Competition   2.) Career Center   3.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Louise Kenny, a consultant pediatric and adult congenital cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, about congenital heart transplants. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:24 JANS 1, VECTOR Procedure 07:38 JANS 2, Combined Inflation & Cooling 08:26 JANS 3, Caring for VIP Patients 11:43 JANS 4, Country Wealth & Min Inv Correlation 12:57 Career Center 13:37 Video 1, Debranching AAV Step-by-Step 15:14 Video 2, Abramson Technique 16:59 Video 3, Min Inv Cardiac w Dr. Chitwood 18:54 Dr. Kenny, DCD-HOPE Congenital Transplant 31:58 CKD & CSA-AKI Podcast Episode 34:12 Upcoming Events 35:13 Closing They discussed the complexities surrounding congenital heart transplants, donation after brain death (DBD), and donation after circulatory death (DCD). They also explored the benefits of hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) for children, particularly in DCD pediatrics patients, and highlighted the first case where this model was used. Additionally, they examined the future of HOPE and its potential for more complex procedures. Moreover, they discussed implanting ventricular assist devices (VAD) in children, along with what other countries are doing regarding congenital heart transplants, including ongoing studies in this field.    Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the first human VECTOR procedure for percutaneous aorto-coronary bypass graft to prevent coronary obstruction following TAVR, combined inflation and cooling method improves lung function in uncontrolled donation after circulatory death, caring for VIP patients in cardiothoracic surgery, and the national wealth and the global spread of minimally invasive thoracic surgery.  In addition, Joel explores a step-by-step guide for debranching of aortic arch vessels through a cervical approach for aortic arch aneurysm, a master class with Horacio Abramson on the Abramson technique, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Randolph Chitwood about the future of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Percutaneous Aorto-Coronary Bypass Graft to Prevent Coronary Obstruction Following TAVR: First Human VECTOR Procedure  2.) Combined Inflation and Cooling Method Improves Lung Function in Uncontrolled Donation After Circulatory Death  3.) Caring for VIP Patients in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Navigating Bias, Pressure, and Protocol  4.) National Wealth and the Global Spread of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Insights From the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Debranching of Aortic Arch Vessels Through a Cervical Approach for Aortic Arch Aneurysm: A Step-by-Step Guide  2.) Master Class: The Abramson Technique With Horacio Abramson and Joel Dunning  3.) The Atrium: The Future of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery  Other Items Mentioned  1.) HOPE for Children: Successful Pediatric DCD Heart Transplantation Using Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion  2.) Instructional Video Competition   3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Drs. Daniel Engelman, Medical Director of the Cardiac Surgical Critical Care & Inpatient Services at Baystate Health, Professor of Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School—Baystate, and President of the ERAS Cardiac Society, and Marlies Ostermann, consultant in critical care and nephrology at Guy's and St. Thomas Foundation Trust and a Director of Research for the Intensive Care Society, about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI). Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:11 Definition & Background 10:55 Burden of CSA-AKI 12:58 Unmet Medical Need 19:47 Identification & Collaboration 26:07 KDIGO, O2 Delivery 32:15 CKD CSA-AKI Final Remarks 35:10 JANS, Success in African CT Surgery 38:49 Video, Modified Root Inclusion Technique 40:53 Closing They delve into the complexities of CSA-AKI, exploring the percentage of patients affected, defining the condition, and highlighting the overall significance of this issue. They also address creatinine as a late marker for AKI, the long-term scarring that can occur from AKI, and the critical need for thorough preoperative assessments to identify high-risk patients. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of a complete health assessment before surgery. Furthermore, they discuss the dangers of reaching stage 3 AKI, the increased costs of care once that point is reached, and what actions to take if a patient has a positive marker but appears stable. They also highlight the premature use of diuretics contributing to AKI and hyperbilirubinemia. Moreover, they consider how CKD along elevates mortality risk and the importance of developing targeted therapies in the future. Finally, they discuss approaches to reduce ischemia-reperfusion (IR) AKI and the optimization of hemodynamics, as well as potential drugs for treating AKI effectively.   Joel also highlights a recent JANS article on aligning training, patient profiles, and outcomes to redefine success in cardiac surgery in Africa. In addition, he explores the modified root inclusion technique for a fourth sternotomy with Ross/Konno after previous mechanical aortic valve replacement.   Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Redefining Success in Cardiac Surgery in Africa: Aligning Training, Patient Profiles, and Outcomes  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Fourth Sternotomy With Ross/Konno After Previous Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement: The Modified Root Inclusion Technique  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Career Center   2.) CTSNet Events Calendar  3.) Instructional Video Competition   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This episode is part of the DEI Symposium Series, developed from the DEI Symposium presented at the 2025 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.In this episode Dr. Cheryl Love hosts a conversation with Shelby McIntyre about updating career development classes and workshops with relevant DEI materials and activities. The discussion focuses on integrating liberatory outcomes into career development work. Shelby McIntyre, a career counselor at Pasadena City College, explains the importance of moving beyond traditional outcomes like graduation and employment to include broader goals such as civic engagement, social agency, and critical consciousness. She shares practical examples of how to implement these concepts, addressing challenges like systemic oppression.Dr. Cheryl Love is a Career Counselor and a College Specialist for the Arts, Humanities, School of Education and School of Public Policy in the Career Center at the University of California, Riverside. In this role she also serves as the Liaison to the African Student Programs, the Black Student Success Initiative, Basic Needs, UCR Transfer Work Group, and the Kessler Scholar Program. Shelby McIntyre is a career counselor at Pasadena City College. She also serves on the Board of the California Career Development Association and as a member of the NCDA Government Relations Committee.Resource:Toolkit for Integrating Practices for Collective Liberation

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Drs. Jan Vojacek, a cardiac surgeon in the department of cardiac surgery at University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, and president of the Czech Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, and Maral Ouzounian, cardiac surgeon and head of the division of cardiac surgery at the Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto, Canada, and president of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons, about the EACTS expert consensus statement on the Ross procedure in adult patients. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:21 JANS 1, ARISE III Stent Graft Enrollment 04:25 JANS 2, Mech vs Biopros Valves in Hemodialysis 07:37 JANS 3, Surgical Sealants After Pulm Resection 09:54 JANS 4, Constrictive Pericarditis Procedures 12:45 Video 1, VATS CO2 Insufflation Technique 14:03 Third Place, Ascending Aortic Stenting Repair-Bridge 15:05 Second Place, Mustard & En Bloc Rotation of Tracts 16:49 First Place, Supracardiac Anomalous Pulm Ven Return 19:43 Drs. Vojacek & Ouzounian, Ross Procedure 42:02 Upcoming Events 42:21 Instructional Video Competition 42:49 Career Center They discussed the task force and process of getting this statement published, as well as important elements of the guidelines. Additionally, they addressed the significance of shared decision-making with patients, survival rates following the Ross procedure, and overall quality of life. They also compared the Ross procedure to mechanical and biological aortic valve replacements. They explored various surgical techniques related to the Ross procedure, including the native inclusion technique and the prosthetic inclusion technique, emphasizing the importance of technical details, patient selection, and intraoperative management. Furthermore, they discussed the Ross centers of excellence and how to start them.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the ARISE III trial of gore ascending stent graft begins enrollment, mechanical vs bioprosthetic heart valves in hemodialysis patients, an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the clinical efficacy of surgical sealants after pulmonary resection, and radical pericardiectomy and use of cardiopulmonary bypass for constrictive pericarditis.  In addition, Joel explores a new approach for thymic pathologies, robotic-assisted repair of supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return, and combined Mustard and en bloc rotation of the outflow tracts. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) ARISE III Trial of Gore Ascending Stent Graft Begins Enrollment  2.) Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Heart Valves in Hemodialysis Patients  3.) Clinical Efficacy of Surgical Sealants After Pulmonary Resection: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials  4.) Radical Pericardiectomy and Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Constrictive Pericarditis  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) A New Approach for Thymic Pathologies: VATS CO₂ Insufflation Technique  2.) Robotic-Assisted Repair of Supracardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return   3.) Combined Mustard and En Bloc Rotation of the Outflow Tracts   Other Items Mentioned  1.) EACTS Expert Consensus Statement on the Ross Procedure in Adult Patients   2.) Winners of the 2025 CTSNet Resident Video Competition  3.) Instructional Video Competition   4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Michael Lanuti, Director of Thoracic Oncology in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian about Dr. Lanuti's thoughts on the JCOG0802 trial and how he believes the wrong parameters were measured. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:52 JANS 1, ESTS Guidelines 05:09 JANS 2, Resident-Led Operating 06:57 JANS 3, Fasting Impact on Pulm Aspiration 10:02 JANS 4, What Does a Dr Look Like 12:00 Video 1, Robotic Resection & Reconstruction 13:31 Video 2, Neonatal Off-Pump Shunt DORV 15:11 Video 3, Min Inv Bi-IMA OPCAB 16:12 Dr. Lanuti, JCOG0802 Results 44:58 Upcoming Events 45:38 Instructional Video Competition 45:49 Career Center They discussed local recurrence rates, pulmonary function, and the subtypes of adenocarcinoma. Additionally, they explored how to apply these results to future patients, central and peripheral lesions, and other randomized trials. They also covered the five-year results of the JCOG0802 trial and future studies and the implications for future studies, focusing on the parameters that should be considered. Furthermore, they addressed pulmonary function tests and wedge resection.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on European Respiratory Society and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons clinical practice guideline on fitness for curative intent treatment of lung cancer, a 10-year propensity-matched analysis on the impact of resident-led operating on outcomes in adult cardiac surgery, a systematic review and meta-analysis on no association between preprocedural fasting and witnessed pulmonary aspiration, and asking AI what a doctor looks like.  In addition, Joel explores robotic anterolateral approach for left secondary carinal tumor resection and reconstruction, neonatal Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt for double outlet right ventricle with RVOTO, and minimally invasive Bi-IMA OPCAB via left thoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) European Respiratory Society and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline on Fitness for Curative Intent Treatment of Lung Cancer  2.) Impact of Resident-Led Operating on Outcomes in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A 10-Year Propensity-Matched Analysis  3.) No Association Between Preprocedural Fasting and Witnessed Pulmonary Aspiration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  4.) What Does a Doctor Look Like? Asking AI  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Anterolateral Approach for Left Secondary Carinal Tumor Resection and Reconstruction   2.) Neonatal Off-Pump Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Shunt for Double Outlet Right Ventricle With RVOTO   3.) Minimally Invasive Bi-IMA OPCAB Via Left Thoracotomy   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Instructional Video Competition   2.) Career Center   3.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Gavin Wright, thoracic surgeon and Director of Surgical Oncology at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Australia, and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian about Dr. Wright's thoughts on the JCOG0802 trial and why he prefers segmentectomy over lobectomy. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:59 JANS 1, Chest Tube Removal Review 05:33 JANS 2, Tricuspid Ann Remodeling 07:53 JANS 3, The Cost of Gender in MV Surgery 09:42 JANS 4, Endo Balloon vs Clamping 11:53 AVR & LIMA to LAD via Bi Minithorac 13:13 Surgical Reimplant ARCAPA 14:14 Editors Picks 2025 20:41 Gavin Wright, Segmentectomy vs Lob 44:33 Upcoming Events 45:56 Instructional Video Competition 46:12 Career Center 46:35 Closing They discussed the findings of the JCOG0802 trial and compared it to the CALGB 140503 trial. They also covered the use of FEV1 as an assessment tool, the significance of p-values, local recurrence, and Type I errors. Additionally, they reviewed The Lancet paper addressing segmentectomy vs lobectomy. Furthermore, they explored potential future trials, including the debate over wedge resection vs segmentectomy.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a systematic review and meta-analysis on chest tube removal after cardiac surgery in first vs. second postoperative day, tricuspid annular remodeling in tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy with functional tricuspid regurgitation, a propensity-score matched analysis on the silent cost of gender in mitral valve surgery, and endo-aortic balloon occlusion versus transthoracic clamping in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.  In addition, Joel explores endoscopic AVR and LIMA to LAD via bilateral minithoracotomy, surgical reimplantation of the anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ARCAPA), and the 2025 CTSNet Editors' Picks. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Chest Tube Removal After Cardiac Surgery in First vs. Second Post-Operative Day: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  2.) Tricuspid Annular Remodeling in Tachycardia Induced Cardiomyopathy With Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation  3.) The Silent Cost of Gender in Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis   4.) Endo-Aortic Balloon Occlusion Versus Transthoracic Clamping in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Endoscopic AVR and LIMA to LAD Via Bilateral Minithoracotomy   2.) Surgical Reimplantation of the Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery (ARCAPA)   3.) CTSNet Summarized—Editors' Picks 2025  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Instructional Video Competition   2.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide    3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning reflects on the most popular content of 2025 on CTSNet. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:15 Top Interview 03:52 Top Webinar 05:23 Top Clinical Video 06:24 Top JANS Article 07:01 Top Video Series 08:02 Top Contributor 08:59 Top Cardiac Procedures 12:14 Top Podcasts 17:02 JANS 1, Doctor Story 21:28 JANS 2, Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion 22:41 JANS 3, PCI vs CABG 24:04 JANS 4, NEOpredict-Lung 25:29 2026 Plans He discusses the top interview, the most popular webinar, and reveals the leading CTSNet contributor of the year. He also highlights the most-read JANS article, the most viewed CTSNet series, the top clinical videos in cardiac surgery, and the leading podcast episodes of 2025 from both The Beat and The Atrium. Additionally, he shares key statistics about CTSNet, including website viewership, YouTube subscribers, and listener demographics.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on if ex vivo heart perfusion offsets ischemic penalties with six-hour or greater preservation in adult donation after brain death heart transplantation, an impactful article titled “This Man Saved My Life—I Live by His Example,” the long-term outcomes for women with chronic coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention vs coronary artery bypass grafting, and the long-term outcomes of preoperative nivolumab with or without relatlimab in patients with resectable non-small-cell lung cancer (NEOpredict-Lung).    In addition, Joel outlines CTSNet's goals and initiatives to look forward to in 2026. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.)  Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion Offsets Ischemic Penalties With ≥6-Hour Preservation in Adult Donation-After-Brain-Death Heart Transplantation  2.) This Man Saved My Life—I Live by His Example  3.) Women With Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: Long-Term Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention vs Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting  4.) Long-Term Outcomes of Preoperative Nivolumab With or Without Relatlimab in Patients With Resectable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NEOpredict-Lung)  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) CTSNet Summarized—Most Popular Content of 2025  2.) CTSNet Summarized—Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2025  3.) CTSNet Summarized—Top Cardiac Procedure Videos of 2025   Other Items Mentioned  1.) All CTSNet Summarized Content   2.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses how to get involved with Pace4Life, a charity he supports that provides reconditioned pacemakers to Ghana. He also previews upcoming podcast episodes and guests, including discussions on the Ross procedure guidelines and more interviews related to the JCOG0802 trial.  Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:31 JANS 1, Ethiopian Surgeon  07:08 JANS 2, RCA to Cor Sinus Fistula  09:30 JANS 3, Y-Incision Hemodynamics  12:38 JANS 4, Endograft Infection  15:06 Instructional Video Competition  16:01 Career Center  16:40 Video 1, Complications Podcast  19:34 Video 2, Totally Endoscopic Case  21:23 Video 3, Post-Infarction VSD Repair  23:15 Closing, Upcoming Events  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a heart surgeon who saved another surgeon's life as a teen and how they now perform surgeries together, right coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula, a surgical aortic valve replacement with Y-incision aortic annular enlargement provided better hemodynamics than transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and management of endograft infection after thoracic endovascular aortic repair.  In addition, Joel explores totally endoscopic mitral and tricuspid valve repair, ASD with APVR repair, and LAA occlusion, as well as the repair of a post-infarction VSD, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Samer Nashef about complications in cardiothoracic surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.)  A Heart Surgeon Saved His Life as a Teen. Now They Perform Surgeries Together.  2.) Right Coronary Artery to Coronary Sinus Fistula: A Rare Problem With an Elegant Solution  3.) Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement With Y-incision Aortic Annular Enlargement Provided Better Hemodynamics Than Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement  4.) Management of Endograft Infection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) The Atrium: Complications  2.) Totally Endoscopic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair, ASD With APVR Repair, and LAA Occlusion  3.) Repair of a Post-Infarction VSD  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Pace4Life   2.) MICS and Robotic-Assisted Surgery: A Roundtable Discussion With the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club  3.) Instructional Video Competition  4.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   5.) Career Center   6.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Nasser Altorki, thoracic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian about the 10-year results from the JCOG0802 trial. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:56 JANS 1, Re-Repair vs Replacement 05:07 JANS 2, Mini Mitral Multicentre RCT 07:01 JANS 3, PERSEVERE Study 08:54 JANS 4, Parietal Pleurectomy vs Pleural Abrasion 11:38 Career Center 12:33 Video 1, Endoscopic Post-Infarction VSD Repair 14:11 Video 2, 3D Dor Procedure & MVR Huge LV Aneurysm 15:19 Video 3, Non-Cardioplegic Myo Protection Robotic 17:16 Nasser Altorki Interview, JCOG 45:16 Upcoming Events 47:20 Closing They discuss key aspects of the trial, including the noninferiority primary endpoint. Dr. Altorki shares his overall thoughts on the trial, and they also examine topics such as pulmonary function, lobar vs sublobar resection, and segmentectomy vs wedge resection. Additionally, they explore secondary primary lung cancer, the importance of thoracic surgeons presenting data to patients, and best practices for segmentectomy to ensure patient safety. They also examine good wedge resection vs bad wedge resection, planning for segmentectomy, and the future of lobectomy and segmentectomy.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the outcomes of re-repair vs replacement after failed primary mitral regurgitation repair, minimally invasive thoracoscopically-guided right minithoracotomy vs conventional sternotomy for mitral valve repair, one-year results of novel aortic arch hybrid prosthesis for repair of acute DeBakey Type I dissection with malperfusion, and a meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of parietal pleurectomy vs pleural abrasion in treating spontaneous pneumothorax.  In addition, Joel explores endoscopic post-infarction VSD repair, 3D video-assisted endoscopic Dor procedure and MVR for post-infarction huge LV aneurysm, and non-cardioplegic myocardial protection for robotic mitral surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Outcomes of Re-Repair Versus Replacement After Failed Primary Mitral Regurgitation Repair: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis  2.) Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopically-Guided Right Minithoracotomy Versus Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: The UK Mini Mitral Multicentre RCT  3.) One-Year Results of Novel Aortic Arch Hybrid Prosthesis for Repair of Acute DeBakey Type I Dissection With Malperfusion: PERSEVERE Study  4.) A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Parietal Pleurectomy Versus Pleural Abrasion in Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Endoscopic Post-Infarction VSD Repair  2.) Pushing Surgical Boundaries: 3D Video-Assisted Endoscopic Dor Procedure and MVR for Post-Infarction Huge LV Aneurysm  3.) Non-Cardioplegic Myocardial Protection for Robotic Mitral Surgery  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Instructional Video Competition  2.) 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition  3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

We sat down with the Stuckert Career Center to talk career readiness, real-world prep, and the resources UK students can use right now to feel more confident about their next steps.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Laurens Ceulemans, thoracic surgeon at the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium, about lung volume reduction. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:41 Right to Repair, Robotics Re-Use 04:53 REPEAT Trial 06:30 JANS 1, PCI After CABG Randomized Trial 08:01 JANS 2, No-Touch vs Conventional Saph Veins 11:04 JANS 3, Sir Terence English & Keyvyn Mohagissi 12:09 CTSNet Recruitment Guide 12:54 Video 1, JCOG0802 Bombshell & Webinar 16:33 Video 2, Endoscopic Cardiac Foreign Body Extraction 17:56 Video 3, First Europe Robotic AVR Perceval Valve 18:42 Video 4, Bilateral VATS Sympathectomy 20:10 Laurens Ceulemans Interview 34:15 Upcoming Events 34:48 Closing They highlighted key takeaways from the procedure and addressed the issue of air leaks. They also discussed bilateral lung volume reduction and emphasized the importance of a team approach. Additionally, they focused on why surgeons should be selecting the healthiest patients for this operation rather than the most critically ill, as well as the future of lung volume reduction.    Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a multicenter, randomized trial on the PCI of native coronary artery vs saphenous vein graft after prior bypass surgery, a meta-analysis of randomized trials on the outcomes of no-touch vs conventionally harvested saphenous veins for coronary artery bypass surgery, and the death of transplant pioneer Sir Terence English at 93.  In addition, Joel explores bombshell 10-year JCOG0802 results showing lobectomy is superior to segmentectomy for lung cancer, endoscopic extraction of a cardiac foreign body, the first robotic aortic valve replacement in Europe using a Perceval valve, and bilateral VATS sympathectomy for ventricular tachycardia electrical storm. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) PCI of Native Coronary Artery vs Saphenous Vein Graft After Prior Bypass Surgery: A Multicenter, Randomized Trial  2.) Outcomes of No-Touch Vs Conventionally Harvested Saphenous Veins for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials  3.) Transplant Pioneer Sir Terence English Dies at 93  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Bombshell 10-Year JCOG0802 Results Show Lobectomy Is Superior to Segmentectomy for Lung Cancer  2.) Military Heart Trauma: Endoscopic Extraction of a Cardiac Foreign Body  3.) First Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement in Europe Using a Perceval Valve   4.) Bilateral VATS Sympathectomy for Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Restore Robotics   2.) 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition  3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Christopher McGregor, professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, about the current state of cardiac and kidney xenotransplantation. Chapters 00:00 Intro  03:10 Sir Terence English  08:00 JANS 1, Cardiac Xenotransplantation  09:13 JANS 2, Coffee Consumption on AF  11:06 JANS 3, Environmental Factors Acute AD  12:49 JANS 4, PROTHOR Trial  15:15 Video 1, Combined AV & Coronary via LAM  17:08 Video 2, ARCA w MV Prolapse  19:32 Video 3, Redo Elephant Trunk After EAR  22:06 Chris McGregor Interview  48:23 Upcoming Events  50:15 Closing  They discussed the three approved trials for xenotransplantation in 2025, the preclinical efficacy assessment, and the various challenges of xenotransplantation. Additionally, they explored the history of orthotopic transplants, heart failure, and antibody-mediated rejection. They also examined the future of xenotransplantation and the anatomy of pig hearts vs human hearts.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the status of cardiac xenotransplantation including preclinical models, the DECAF randomized clinical trial on if caffeinated coffee consumption or abstinence reduces atrial fibrillation; the impact of environmental factors on acute aortic dissection; and a multicenter, international, randomized, controlled, phase 3 trial on the effects of intraoperative higher vs lower positive end-expiratory pressure during one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery on postoperative pulmonary complications (PROTHOR).   In addition, Joel explores combined aortic valve and coronary surgery via left anterior minithoracotomy, management of anomalous right coronary artery in a patient with mitral valve prolapse, and redo frozen elephant trunk after endovascular arch repair. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) 2025: Status of Cardiac Xenotransplantation Including Preclinical Models  2.) Caffeinated Coffee Consumption or Abstinence to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation: The DECAF Randomized Clinical Trial  3.) Weathering the Aorta: The Impact of Environmental Factors on Acute Aortic Dissection   4.) Effects of Intraoperative Higher Versus Lower Positive End-Expiratory Pressure During One-Lung Ventilation for Thoracic Surgery on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PROTHOR): A Multicentre, International, Randomised, Controlled, Phase 3 Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Combined Aortic Valve and Coronary Surgery via Left Anterior Minithoracotomy: Clinical Experience With Sutureless Bioprosthesis  2.) Management of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in a Patient With Mitral Valve Prolapse  3.) Redo Frozen Elephant Trunk After Endovascular Arch Repair  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Resident Video Competition  2.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Whitney, who is the owner, farmer, and co-founder of Natural Nook Farm in West Salem, Ohio. For nearly 20 years, Jennifer and her husband, Adam, have built a vibrant, faith-rooted homestead dedicated to natural living, self-sufficiency, and community.Jennifer shares how Natural Nook Farm has grown from a simple family property into a thriving small farm that produces handcrafted goat-milk soaps, naturally dyed and hand-spun angora rabbit and Jacob sheep wool products, and an incredible array of homegrown foods and medicinal herbs. From freeze-dried vegetables and garlic powder to elderberry teas, jellies, and herbal remedies, Jennifer and her husband are deeply committed to using what they grow and teaching others to do the same. Their mission extends far beyond their own land. Jennifer regularly speaks to Career Center students about homesteading skills, inspiring the next generation to grow, create, and build with intention. She and Adam also founded B.U.C.K. Adventures, a 501(c)(3) offering life-changing, all-expense-paid adaptive whitetail hunting experiences for individuals facing life-altering circumstances. Applications for the 2026 season are now open.Jennifer opens up about the lessons homesteading has taught her: the power of community, the importance of trying new things, even if they fail, and the value of starting small. She reminds us that you don't need a thousand acres to begin living more sustainably; you just need the willingness to take the first step.For Natural Nook Farm, the next steps are big ones. As they head into 2026, the Whitneys are expanding into horsedrawn carriage and wagon services, powered by their growing team of Percheron horses, an exciting new chapter shaped by the belief that change, while hard, can open doors you never expected. Learn more at naturalnookfarm.com.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Evgenij Potapov, a consultant senior surgeon and co-chairman of the mechanical circulatory support program in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the German Heart Center in Berlin, about the guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support (tCMS) in adult cardiac surgery. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy News 18:51 JANS 1, CT Residents Emergency Surgery 20:56 JANS 2, Interventional vs Surgical 22:49 JANS 3, Robotic Vascular Surgery 24:32 JANS 4, Surgery vs Surveillance 26:30 Video 1, Branch-First Arch Replacement 28:19 Video 2, Manougian Technique Double Patch 30:14 Video 3, Bentall Surgery via RAM 31:23 Evgenij Potapov Interview 53:55 Upcoming Events They discussed the key elements of the guidelines, active unloading, and current trends and outcomes in tMCS. Additionally, they addressed protected cardiac surgery for high-risk patients, cardiac arrest, and the impact of recent changes to the donor heart allocation system on tMCS. Dr. Potapov also shared valuable insights on hints and tips for tMCS, anticoagulation management, and the future of tMCS. Furthermore, Joel elaborated on recent discussions regarding lobectomy vs segmentectomy in a detailed analysis.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a 10-year propensity-matched analysis on if we can safely train cardiothoracic surgical residents to perform emergency surgery, investigating the personality of interventional and surgical cardiovascular specialists, a clinical perspective on robotic-assisted vascular surgery, and a quality-of-life analysis of patients with moderately dilated aortic root or ascending aorta.  In addition, Joel explores branch-first arch replacement, revisiting the Manougian technique with double-patch, and Bentall surgery via right anterior minithoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Can We Safely Train Cardiothoracic Surgical Residents to Perform Emergency Surgery? A 10-Year Propensity-Matched Analysis   2.) Cut From the Same Cloth? Investigating the Personality of Interventional and Surgical Cardiovascular Specialists  3.) Robotic-Assisted Vascular Surgery: A Clinical Perspective  4.) Surgery Versus Surveillance: A Quality-of-Life Analysis of Patients With Moderately Dilated Aortic Root or Ascending Aorta  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Branch-First Arch Replacement: How to Do It   2.) Revisiting the Manougian Technique With Double-Patch   3.) Bentall Surgery via Right Anterior Minithoracotomy   Other Items Mentioned  1.) EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery   2.) The Cardiac Recovery Room  3.) Resident Video Competition  4.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide     5.) Career Center   6.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Randas Batista, cardiac surgeon and founder of Vilela Batista Heart Foundation, about the surgical treatment of Eisenmenger syndrome. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:51 JANS 1, DAMSUN-HF Study 05:41 JANS 2, TAVR vs SAVR Guidelines 07:45 JANS 3, Myocardial Infarction After CABG 10:31 JANS 4, VAD Bridge-to-Transplant 12:27 New Recruitment Guide 13:54 Video 1, Anomalous Right Coronary Artery 15:27 Video 2, Beating Heart Transplant OCS 17:51 Video 3, Aortic Dissection Podcast w Marc Moon 19:26 Randas Batista Interview 37:38 Upcoming Events They explored what Eisenmenger syndrome is and outlined the most common causes of the condition. They also delved into the history of this syndrome, highlighting the significant contributions of Viktor Eisenmenger and Paul H. Wood. Furthermore, they discussed the impact of this syndrome on lung function and extracting oxygen within the pulmonary artery. Dr. Batista shared valuable technical tips for performing the surgical procedure as well as solutions for managing this syndrome.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the DAMSUN-HF study on AI-enabled digital auscultation for detecting heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa, transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement in low-risk patients at seven years, current clinical practices and future perspectives on periprocedural myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting, and an analysis of UNOS.  In addition, Joel explores anomalous right coronary artery, beating heart transplantation using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS), and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Marc Moon about aortic dissection. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) AI-Enabled Digital Auscultation for Detecting Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa: The DAMSUN-HF Study  2.) Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at 7 Years  3.) Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Current Clinical Practices and Future Perspectives  4.) Analysis of UNOS: Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant in Paediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Anomalous Right Coronary Artery  2.) Beating Heart Transplantation Using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS)  3.) The Atrium: Aortic Dissection  Other Items Mentioned  1.) The Cardiac Recovery Room  2.) Resident Video Competition  3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide   4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

TrulySignificant.com and co-host Carvin Bogardus celebrate the wonderful career journey of actor Kurt Yue. Enjoy learning the inside story through Carvin's insightful questions. Kurt Yue was born in Beijing, China and moved to the United States with his parents when he was four years old. He spent much of his upbringing in places like Iowa, Arizona, Ohio (Cleveland) as his family moved for work.Academically and early-career, he studied computer science/engineering, worked as a software developer/consultant in Cleveland, Ohio for nearly a decade. His entry into acting was somewhat serendipitous: he took an acting class for fun, not expecting to switch careers. But the interest grew, he got an agent, started auditioning for local commercials/training videos, and eventually moved to Atlanta to pursue film/TV work.Acting Career & Notable WorkYue has built a diverse acting portfolio. He has credits in shows such as Cobra Kai, Black Widow (though the reference came up in his business profile) and (notably) a recurring role on Will Trent.In his interview he mentions his role as “Pete Chin” on Will Trent (a member of the cast) and how the character evolves into more personality and connection with the team over time.Beyond acting, he founded “The Acting Career Center” (a YouTube channel + membership/community) where he teaches aspiring actors about the business and craft of acting. What Makes Him Stand OutThe transition from tech/corporate to film/TV actor is relatively rare; his background gives him a unique perspective on both craft and business.He is not just acting but also building a creator/educator identity (via his channel and membership), which broadens his influence beyond just onscreen roles.He emphasizes mindset and process: in interview he shares lessons such as “nobody knows what they're doing,” “don't tie your self-worth to booking a job,” “enjoy the process,” On Will Trent, he highlights that his character is reserved (matching part of himself) and works in an “office environment” setting, drawing parallels from his corporate days.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Zara Shirazi, a congenital cardiac surgery post-fellow at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, about advancing pediatric cardiac surgery in Pakistan using what she learned from her fellowship in Austria. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:28 Vince TAVR Roundtables 03:05 Foreign Body, Case of the Month 03:49 JANS 1, Temporary MCS Guidelines 13:50 JANS 2, Parenting as a CT Surgeon 16:20 JANS 3, Utilization of Long Distance Donors 18:20 JANS 5, Multi-A Grafting in Redo CABG 20:58 Career Center 21:20 Video 1, Pulm & Tricuspid Endocarditis 22:35 Video 2, Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines 27:05 Video 3, Thoraflex Hybrid Graft Insertion 28:16 Zara Shirazi Interview 39:30 Upcoming Events 42:42 Closing They explored the advantages of working in a hospital in Pakistan compared to Austria, as well as the different techniques and operations, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Dr. Shirazi also shared her experiences as a fellow in Austria and the valuable insights she gained from that experience. Additionally, she discussed her vision for the growth of her unit over the next five years and provided an overview of what a typical surgical week looks like in Pakistan.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the EACTS/STS/AATS guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery, the unique challenges and positive impacts on children raised by cardiothoracic surgeon mothers, evolving changes in center-level utilization of longer distance donors in heart transplantation, and multiarterial grafting in redo coronary artery bypass grafting.  In addition, Joel explores pulmonary and tricuspid valve endocarditis, an interview with Drs. Borger and Marin-Cuartas on the guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease, and Thoraflex Hybrid graft insertion in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery   2.) Parenting From the OR: The Unique Challenges and Positive Impacts on Children Raised by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Mothers  3.) Evolving Changes in Centre-Level Utilization of Longer Distance Donors in Heart Transplantation  4.) Multiarterial Grafting in Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Type of Arterial Conduit and Patient Sex Determine Benefit  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Pulmonary and Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: A Late Sequelae of Unrepaired Double Chambered Right Ventricle in an Adult  2.) Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: An Interview With Drs. Borger and Marin-Cuartas  3.) Thoraflex Hybrid Graft Insertion in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Adapting Global Innovations to Local Realities: Advancing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in Pakistan—Lessons From Austria  2.) Roundtable: Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani   3.) Case of the Month: The Case of a Foreign Body  4.) Resident Video Competition  5.) The Cardiac Recovery Room  6.) Career Center   7.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Bill Demaree and Aaron Blount join us to share how Tom Wood University brings high school students into the dealership for hands-on automotive learning. They discuss the “why” behind the program, the importance of ownership support in building a marketplace of future technicians, and how they structure the curriculum to prepare students for real-world success in the industry.Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube!About the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuests: Bill Demaree & Aaron Blount, Tom Wood Auto GroupLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listAbout WrenchWay:For Technicians & Students: wrenchway.com/solutions/technicians/For Shops & Dealerships: wrenchway.com/solutions/shops/For Instructors: wrenchway.com/solutions/schools/Connect with us on social: Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Liam Burns, CEO of Qaelon Medical, about turning ideas into companies. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:26 JANS 1, Ross Procedure Consensus Statement 13:59 JANS 2, Novel Anastomotic Device 16:03 JANS 3, Tracheobronchoplasty Disorders Analysis 18:32 JANS 4, Revasc Strategies Non-Acute Myocardial 20:22 JANS 5, EACTS Core Curriculum for Cardiac Surgeon 21:51 Video 1, Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm 24:01 Video 2, Bentall-de Bono Procedure 25:29 Video 3, Democratizing MI Mitral Repair 27:01 Liam Burns Interview 37:15 Upcoming Events 38:38 Closing They explored the challenges faced by innovators and emphasized the importance of having a commercial perspective. Additionally, they discussed product design, the fundraising process, and the challenges that commercial leaders face. Burns also shared valuable advice for aspiring innovators.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the EACTS expert consensus statement on the Ross procedure in adult patients, a human cadaver study on a novel anastomotic device for the sandwich technique in type A aortic dissections, a comparative analysis of distinct airway disorders, revascularization strategies for non-acute myocardial ischemic syndromes, and core curriculum for the cardiac/cardiovascular surgeon.  In addition, Joel explores the surgical repair of a giant right coronary artery aneurysm with saphenous vein interpositional grafting, the Bentall-de Bono procedure, and democratizing minimally invasive mitral repair. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) EACTS Expert Consensus Statement on the Ross Procedure in Adult Patients   2.) Novel Anastomotic Device for the Sandwich Technique in Type A Aortic Dissections—A Human Cadaver Study  3.) Tracheobronchoplasty for Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse and Tracheobronchomalacia: A Comparative Analysis of Distinct Airway Disorders  4.) Revascularisation Strategies for Non-Acute Myocardial Ischaemic Syndromes  5.) The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery—Core Curriculum for the Cardiac/Cardiovascular Surgeon  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Surgical Repair of a Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm With Saphenous Vein Interpositional Grafting   2.) The Bentall-de Bono Procedure: A Novel, Time-Efficient Mattress-Type Technique for Aortic Root Anastomosis   3.) Democratizing Minimally Invasive Mitral Repair  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  2.) Case of the Month: The Case of a Foreign Body  3.) Resident Video Competition  4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Brad starts with a few stories from the sheep farm this weekend,then Jody Emerson the Director of the Central Vermont Career Center and Superintendent of the Central Vermont Career Center School District, on Tuesday's Bond Vote for construction of an expanded Career Center in Barre.Elliott Greenblott joins for our monthly AARP Fraudwatch segment, helping listeners stay aware of the latest financial scams to watch out for,and Rachel Feldman calls in live from Israel, talking about the Apartheid-free communities campaign and antisemitism.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing medical articles. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Using AI in Medical Writing 09:07 JANS 1, AI-Writing Article 14:53 JANS 2, Kidney vs Lung Transplant Outcomes 17:04 JANS 3, Harvesting Tech on ITAG 18:56 JANS 4, Phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 Trial 23:01 Career Center 23:41 Video 1, TAVR Explant After CABG w MVR 25:28 Video 2, Updated Y-Incision AA Enlargement 27:05 Video 3, Carotid Artery Cann for CABG 28:16 Upcoming Events He reviews guidelines set by the International Committee of Journal Editors Committee regarding publication ethics and emphasizes the benefits of utilizing AI in writing processes. Joel also highlights the crucial necessity of including disclosures when employing AI tools. Additionally, he delves into other ways AI can be used, such as data analysis, and discusses taking accountability when using these technologies. Furthermore, he addresses the limitations of AI, noting that it cannot be cited as a source or used as a coauthor.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on assisted artificial intelligence in medical writing, the impact of kidney transplantation on survival outcomes for lung transplantation, if the harvesting technique affects the production of nitric oxide and endothelin in the internal thoracic artery graft, and the platform phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 trial on perioperative durvalumab plus chemotherapy plus new agents for resectable non-small-cell lung cancer.  In addition, Joel explores a TAVR explant after CABG with MVR, tips and tricks for the updated Y-incision aortic annular enlargement, and carotid artery cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Assisted Artificial Intelligence in Medical Writing: A Primer for Humans   2.) The Impact of Kidney Transplantation on Survival Outcomes for Lung Transplantation  3.) The Harvesting Technique Affects the Production of Nitric Oxide and Endothelin in the Internal Thoracic Artery Graft  4.) Perioperative Durvalumab Plus Chemotherapy Plus New Agents for Resectable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: The Platform Phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) TAVR Explant After CABG With MVR   2.) Tips and Tricks for the Updated Y-Incision Aortic Annular Enlargement   3.) Carotid Artery Cannulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly work in Medical Journals  2.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  3.) Resident Video Competition  4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Rob opens with Retta Dunlap, with the Vermont Home Education Network, on homeschooling and school choice;Then Matt Cota, with Meadow Consulting, on the government shutdown impact on LIHEAP and SNAP benefits, and the update to the Climate Action Plan;And Jodi Emerson, on the upcoming vote on the Barre Technical Center.

Saskia Worf spricht über ihre vielen Tätigkeiten als Flötistin, Bloggerin und Dozentin am Career Center der Robert-Schumann-Musikhochschule Düsseldorf. Sie erzählt wie sie den podcast und Webinare gestartet hat und gibt viele gute Tipps und Insights für (junge) Musiker:innen. Und ab 2026 werden Irene und Saskia einmal im Quartal miteinander sprechen. Wenn ihr Themenwünsche an uns habt, schreibt gerne an: mail@irenekurka.de Podcast: managemusik https://pod.link/1498375594 Websites: www.saskiaworf.de www.managemusik.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saskia.worf/

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Fraser Sutherland, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Ross Hall Hospital and the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Scotland, about the world's first transcervical robotic aortic valve replacement (AVR) procedures. Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:30 JANS 1, CABG After 60 Years  13:53 JANS 2, Endovascular Arch Repair  16:45 JANS 3, Impact of Age on ARR  18:47 JANS 4, Anterior Mediastinal Teratomas  20:28 Career Center  21:02 Video 1, RUL Without Dissecting SPV  22:58 Video 2, Replacement w Double Patch Repair  23:53 Video 3, TAVR & SAVR Removal w LVOR  24:47 Dr. Sutherland Interview  45:26 Closing  They discuss the history and evolution of these cases, along with the preclinical work that led to this innovative technique. Dr. Sutherland addresses initial challenges such as the uniportal incision, the transcervical retractor system, and enhancing dexterity by incorporating a robotic system. They also detail the first clinical case, including postoperative outcomes and the importance of maintaining safety for the patient. Additionally, they explore the benefits for patients undergoing this procedure and its future potential. Furthermore, Dr. Sutherland provides insights into the procedural steps and key aspects of the procedure.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on coronary artery bypass grafting 60 years after its debut, endograft design options and worldwide results for endovascular arch repair, the impact of age on aortic root replacement, and a multicenter retrospective study on if subxiphoid thoracoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for the treatment of anterior mediastinal teratomas.  In addition, Joel explores a multiportal approach for robotic right upper lobectomy without dissecting the superior pulmonary vein, aortic and mitral replacement with double patch repair, and TAVR and SAVR removal with left ventricular outflow reconstruction.  JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: 60 Years After Its Debut  2.) Endovascular Arch Repair: Endograft Design Options and Worldwide Results  3.) The Impact of Age on Aortic Root Replacement  4.) Subxiphoid Thoracoscopic Surgery Is Safe and Feasible for the Treatment of Anterior Mediastinal Teratomas: A Multicentre Retrospective Study  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Right Upper Lobectomy Without Dissecting the Superior Pulmonary Vein: A Multiportal Approach   2.) Aortic and Mitral Replacement With Double Patch Repair   3.) TAVR and SAVR Removal With Left Ventricular Outflow Reconstruction  Other Items Mentioned  1.) World's First Transcervical Robotic AVR Procedures Successfully Performed in 4 Cleveland Clinic Patients  2.) Resident Video Competition  3.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Marc Pelletier, division chief of cardiac surgery for the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, about patient blood management. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 EACTS 2025 07:19 JANS 1, HVD Management Guidelines 16:26 JANS 2, Low-Risk AVR Evidence 19:21 JANS 3, Warden Procedure Selection 20:36 JANS 4, Primary Repair of CAT 21:48 JANS 5, NEWTON-CABG Cardiolink-5 23:20 Video 1, Acute Aortic Syndrome 24:54 Video 2, Redo TVR Under Bypass 27:13 Video 3, Giant Tension Bulla 28:47 Dr. Pelletier Interview 34:25 Outro They delve into the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) guidelines on patient blood management, along with key tips. They also explore preoperative optimization, provide an example, and discuss cell savers and reducing dead space during surgery. Additionally, they touch on postoperative transfusion and the importance of performing meticulous surgery.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the 2025 ESC/EACTS guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease, low-risk aortic valve replacement at the crossroads of evidence, ideal age and weight for the Warden procedure in patients with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, a systematic meta-analysis of short- and long-term outcomes of the primary repair of common arterial trunk, and an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the effect of Evolocumab on saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass surgery.  In addition, Joel explores the surgical treatment of acute aortic syndrome, a redo tricuspid valve replacement technique under right heart bypass for a previously repaired tricuspid valve, and thoracoscopic resection of a giant tension bulla. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: Developed by the Task Force for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)   2.) Low-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement at the Crossroads of Evidence  3.) Is There an Ideal Age or Weight for the Warden Procedure in Patients With Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return?  4.) Primary Repair of Common Arterial Trunk: A Systematic Meta-Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Outcomes  5.) Effect of Evolocumab on Saphenous Vein Graft Patency After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5): An International, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Surgical Treatment of Acute Aortic Syndrome   2.) Redo Tricuspid Valve Replacement Technique Under Right Heart Bypass for a Previously Repaired Tricuspid Valve   3.) Thoracoscopic Resection of a Giant Tension Bulla   Other Items Mentioned  1.) STS/SCA/AmSECT/SABM Update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Patient Blood Management  2.) Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Lower-Risk Patients: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials  3.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  4.) Career Center   5.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning shares insights from his recent trip to Ghana. Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:18 Ghana Mission Trip  04:35 Failures of a Heart Surgeon   09:27 JANS 1, Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity   12:57 JANS 2, Utility of GERAADA Score   14:41 JANS 3, Aortic Valve Neocuspidization   17:33 JANS 4, Procedural Planning in Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy  19:09 JANS 5, The Outlet Orifice Diameter   22:28 Video 1, Clampless Aortic Valve Replacement   24:01 Video 2, Multiportal Robot-Assisted Extended LLS S6  25:13 Video 3, The Atrium  26:00 EACTS 2025 & Upcoming Events  27:35 Footage From Ghana  He discusses the various procedures that he and his team performed during their visit, as well as his overall experience collaborating with the local surgeons. The episode also features surgical footage from his time in Ghana and includes discussion with several surgeons about their work. Additionally, Joel addresses a recent news story from the UK regarding the failures of a heart surgeon that have contributed to multiple patient deaths. He provides an overview of the circumstances surrounding these events and emphasizes the critical importance of teamwork in surgical practice.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on an analysis of the UK mini mitral randomized controlled trial for accelerometer-measured physical activity after mitral valve surgery, the utility of GERAADA score for predicting long-term survival following surgical repair of aortic dissection, early to mid-term results of aortic valve neocuspidization for rheumatic aortic valve disease, a systematic review and meta-analysis for three-dimensional reconstruction and virtual simulation of patient-specific anatomy for procedural planning in thoracoscopic segmentectomy, and the outlet orifice diameter of surgical bioprosthetic aortic stented valves is predominantly much smaller than the inlet orifice diameter.  In addition, Joel explores a clampless aortic valve replacement in a partial porcelain aorta with aortic root enlargement and CABG with two grafts, multiportal robot-assisted extended lower left segmentectomy, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. John D. Puskas about proximal coronary anastomosis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity After Mitral Valve Surgery: An Analysis of the UK Mini Mitral Randomized Controlled Trial  2.) Utility of GERAADA Score for Predicting Long-Term Survival Following Surgical Repair of Aortic Dissection  3.) Early to Mid-Term Results of Aortic Valve Neocuspidization for Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disease  4.) Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Virtual Simulation of Patient-Specific Anatomy for Procedural Planning in Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  5.) The Outlet Orifice Diameter of Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Stented Valves Is Predominantly Much Smaller Than the Inlet Orifice Diameter   CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Clampless Aortic Valve Replacement in a Partial Porcelain Aorta With Aortic Root Enlargement and CABG With Two Grafts  2.) Multiportal Robot-Assisted Extended Lower Left Segmentectomy: Superior Segment S6 With Lateral S9 Resection  3.) The Atrium: Proximal Coronary Anastomosis   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Joel Dunning YouTube Channel | The Arrhythmia Alliance Hearts of Ghana Mission 2025   2.) Heart Surgeon's Failures Contributed to Multiple Deaths   3.) The 10 Commandments for Proximal Anastomosis During CABG: Techniques and Technologies for Vein and Arterial Grafts  4.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  5.) Career Center   6.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Anders Jeppsson, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, about his paper on “Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome,” published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:54 Ghana Mission Trip  06:23 JANS 1, Pig-to-Human Transplant  08:08 JANS 2, CABG Acute Type A AD  10:06 JANS 3, Chylothorax Lymph Node Management  11:22 JANS 4, ICU Resternotomy Adoption  13:38 JANS 5, Octogenarians Repair vs MV Surgery  15:10 Career Center  15:31 Video 1, MVR Patent Bilateral IMammary Grafts  16:36 Video 2, Repeat RA Thoracotomy  17:39 Video 3, Vascular Injuries in Robotics  19:12 Dr. Jeppsson Interview  33:30 EACTS 2025 & Upcoming Events  They began by providing an overview of the study, including the reason for conducting it, the expansion of the study to other Nordic countries, and its results. They also discuss the funding for the research and the recruitment process. Additionally, they cover dual antiplatelet therapy and compare this study with similar research. Finally, they explore registry-based studies and future research on ticagrelor and aspirin, or aspirin alone, following coronary surgery for acute coronary syndrome.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles exploring whether protective coronary artery bypass grafting improves surgical outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection with coronary ostial involvement, the association of chylothorax with aggressiveness of lymph node management during pulmonary resection, if intensive care unit resternotomy should be practiced in all facilities that perform cardiac surgery, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair vs mitral valve surgery in octogenarians, and research using pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a brain-dead recipient.  In addition, Joel explores robotic mitral valve replacement in a patient with patent bilateral internal mammary grafts, repeat right axillary thoracotomy as a safe and feasible approach for repair of recurrent LAVVR after previous AVSD repair, and handling vascular injuries in robotic thoracic surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Protective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Improves Surgical Outcomes in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With Coronary Ostial Involvement  2.) The Association of Chylothorax With Aggressiveness of Lymph Node Management During Pulmonary Resection  3.) Expert Opinion: Intensive Care Unit Resternotomy Should Be Practiced in All Facilities That Perform Cardiac Surgery  4.) Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Versus Mitral Valve Surgery in Octogenarians: Comparative Analysis of Safety, Durability, and Survival  5.) Pig-to-Human Lung Xenotransplantation Into a Brain-Dead Recipient  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement in a Patient With Patent Bilateral Internal Mammary Grafts: A Case Video  2.) Repeat Right Axillary Thoracotomy Is a Safe and Feasible Approach for Repair of Recurrent LAVVR After Previous AVSD Repair   3.) Handling Vascular Injuries in Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Real-Life Cases Using a Fibrin-Based Hemostatic Technique  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome   2.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Drs. Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery at The Royal Veterinary College, London, England, and Matteo Rossanese, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at The Royal Veterinary College, about performing cardiothoracic surgery in animals. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:44 Innovation Competition Results 07:18 JANS 1, Modified Bio-Bentall 08:45 JANS 2, External Aortic Root 11:53 JANS 3, Re-Redo Pulm Valve 13:19 JANS 4, Tracheal Regeneration Model 16:15 Career Center 16:56 Video 1, EXIT-to-Open Atrial Septectomy 17:16 Video 2, Incision Repair of Tetra Fallot 19:40 Video 3, Isolated Pulm Leaflet Autograft 22:33 Dr. Brockman and Rossanese Interview 51:11 Upcoming Events 53:30 Closing They explore the evolution of cardiothoracic surgery in veterinary medicine, discussing a variety of cases and the techniques employed, including mitral valve repair. Additionally, they highlight the anatomical differences between animals and humans, explaining how surgical techniques must be adapted accordingly. They also cover methods for testing valves, measuring the quality of repairs, and monitoring postoperative outcomes and follow-ups. Furthermore, they touch upon various conditions, such as tetralogy of Fallot, heart valve defects, etc.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on modified Bio-Bentall operation with a rapid deployment valve, personalized external aortic root support, clinical success of re-redo pulmonary valve and pulmonary trunk homograft replacement during the second trimester of pregnancy, and lessons learned from various 3D-printed tracheal grafts in an extensive porcine model for de novo tracheal regeneration.  In addition, Joel explores an EXIT-to-open atrial septectomy for hypoplastic left heart syndrome with intact atrial septum, incision of the moderator band during repair of tetralogy of Fallot, and a new solution for aortic valve repair, isolated pulmonary leaflet autograft. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Modified Bio-Bentall Operation With A Rapid Deployment Valve  2.) Personalized External Aortic Root Support: The Dutch Experience  3.) Clinical Success of Re-Redo Pulmonary Valve and Pulmonary Trunk Homograft Replacement During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy  4.) Lessons Learned From Various 3D-Printed Tracheal Grafts in an Extensive Porcine Model for De Novo Tracheal Regeneration  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) EXIT-to-Open Atrial Septectomy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Intact Atrial Septum: Gone in 90 Seconds!  2.) Incision of the Moderator Band During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot   3.) Isolated Pulmonary Leaflet Autograft: A New Solution for Aortic Valve Repair  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Career Center   2.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Rob Roper talks with Jodi Emerson, of the Central Vermont Career Center, on the upcoming bond vote over possible expansion of the center, and Planet Hank, the reporter, and online blogger out of Brattleboro, on his coverage of issues in the Brattleboro area.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Alexis Shafii, professor of surgery and surgical director of heart transplantation at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, about the first in-human BiVACOR total artificial heart implantation. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:54 JANS 1, Validation of SYNTAX 04:58 JANS 2, Long-Distance ECMO Bridge 09:05 JANS 3, Segmentectomies Made Easy 10:49 JANS 4, MI Total Arterial BG 12:56 Career Center 13:46 Video 1, MI ASD Closure 15:43 Video 2, Basics of MV Surgery 17:03 Video 3, Construct Autologous P MV 20:19 Dr. Shafii Interview 33:37 Upcoming Events 34:56 Closing They discuss the preclinical work and the history behind the development of this innovative device. Dr. Shafii also showcases the device and explains its functionality in detail. They also highlight the first patient who received the BiVACOR total artificial heart implantation and provide insights into learning the nuances of this operation.  Additionally, they explore the critical aspects of explanting the device and the importance of understanding how to explant the heart. Furthermore, they discuss the next steps for gaining approval of the BiVACOR total artificial heart, including the feasibility trial, and speculate on where we might be in five years regarding total artificial heart implantation.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the external validation of SYNTAX score II in a real-world cohort undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to lung transplant with a patient transported from Hawaii to Nashville, Tennessee, USA, robotic-assisted left S3 segmentectomy, and minimally invasive total arterial bypass grafting via left minithoracotomy in obese patients.  In addition, Joel explores direct cannulation for minimally invasive ASD closure, an instructional video for residents on the basics of mitral valve surgery, and how to construct an autologous pericardial mitral valve for infants and small children. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) External Validation of SYNTAX Score II in a Real-World Cohort Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting  2.) Successful Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Bridge to Lung Transplant With a Patient Transported From Hawaii to Nashville, Tennessee  3.) Segmentectomies Made Easy Series: Robotic-Assisted Left S3 Segmentectomy  4.) Minimally Invasive Total Arterial Bypass Grafting via Left Minithoracotomy in Obese Patients  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Minimally Invasive ASD Closure: Direct Cannulation   2.) Basics of Mitral Valve Surgery: An Instructional Video for Residents   3.) How to Construct an Autologous Pericardial Mitral Valve for Infants and Small Children   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Career Center   2.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Adanna Akujuo, a cardiothoracic surgeon and the surgical director of the Structural Heart Program at UVA Health University Medical Center, about the Voom Foundation and its trips to Africa. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:39 Dr. Akujuo, Medical Missions 21:57 JANS 1, Ticagrelor and Aspirin Coronary 25:20 JANS 2, Long-Term MVR Durability Model 27:37 JANS 3, Duration of Donor Ventilation 29:18 JANS 4, Min Inv Concomitant Tri VR 31:40 JANS 5, Soft Robotic Artificial Hybrid Heart 33:32 Career Center 34:20 Video 1, RVOT Injury During Dissection 37:05 Video 2, Min Inv ASD Closure 38:31 Video 3, Redo AVR via Partial U Resternotomy 40:08 Upcoming Events 40:54 Closing They explore the foundation's goals, including training and educating local medical staff and providing essential care. Additionally, Dr. Akujo offers insights into the upcoming trip, discussing what a typical day entails, transportation logistics, accommodation, and the expenses that surgeons participating in the trip will need to cover, as well as what costs are taken care of by the foundation. The conversation also covers security measures in place, the average number of staff members on these trips, the daily surgical volume, and the most common cases.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on which is best, ticagrelor and aspirin or aspirin alone after coronary surgery for acute coronary syndrome; an artificial intelligence and machine learning model for personalized prediction of long-term mitral valve repair durability; effect of duration of donor ventilation on lung transplant outcomes; surgical decision-making for concomitant tricuspid valve repair in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery; and a soft robotic total artificial hybrid heart.  In addition, Joel explores right ventricular outflow tract injury during deep dissection in valve-sparing aortic root replacement, a minimally invasive approach for atrial septal defect closure, and redo aortic valve replacement via partial upper resternotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome  2.) An Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Model for Personalized Prediction of Long-Term Mitral Valve Repair Durability  3.) Effect of Duration of Donor Ventilation on Lung Transplant Outcomes  4.) Surgical Decision-Making for Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Repair in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery  5.) A Soft Robotic Total Artificial Hybrid Heart  CTSNET Content Mentioned  1.) Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Injury During Deep Dissection in Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement   2.) Minimally Invasive Approach for Atrial Septal Defect Closure  3.) Redo Aortic Valve Replacement Via Partial Upper Resternotomy  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Voom Foundation   2.) Career Center   3.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Nicholas Smedira, a cardiac surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, about mitral valve-induced left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction with minimal septal hypertrophy. Chapters  00:00 Intro 02:25 JANS 1, Transcervical Robotic AVR 07:49 JANS 2, Post Cor-Knot vs Manual Tying 10:18 JANS 3, Valve Therapy vs Volume Reduction 12:55 JANS 4, Cardiac Early Extraction vs Management 15:17 Career Center 16:18 Video 1, Repair of Ruptured RCAA 17:57 Video 2, Right Atrial Myxoma from IVC Junction 20:05 Video 3, Modified Re-Do Commando 22:43 Dr. Smedira Interview 45:44 Upcoming Events 46:58 Closing They discuss the importance of understanding the anatomy and physiology of the papillary muscles, as well as flow vortices. They also cover various techniques for mitral valve repair and replacement, emphasizing the importance of making the leaflet coaptation zone as posterior as possible. Additionally, they explore how learning techniques for mitral valve-induced LVOT obstruction with minimal septal hypertrophy have evolved through exposure and experience.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the world's first transcervical robotic AVR procedures successfully performed in four Cleveland Clinic patients, a comparison of outcomes post Cor-Knot vs manual tying in valve surgery, endobronchial valve therapy vs lung volume reduction surgery in the United States, and early extraction vs conservative management in patients with noninfected cardiac implantable electronic devices undergoing cardiac surgery for left-sided infective endocarditis.   In addition, Joel explores the repair of a ruptured right coronary artery aneurysm, removal of a right atrial myxoma from the IVC junction with patch repair using the left atrial appendage, and a modified redo Commando procedure in a patient with septic shock due to aortic and mitral valve endocarditis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) World's First Transcervical Robotic AVR Procedures Successfully Performed in 4 Cleveland Clinic Patients  2.) Comparison of Outcomes Post Cor-Knot Versus Manual Tying in Valve Surgery: Our 8-year Analysis of Over 1000 Patients  3.) Endobronchial Valve Therapy Versus Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in the United States  4.) Early Extraction Versus Conservative Management in Patients With Noninfected Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Left-Sided Infective Endocarditis  CTSNET Content Mentioned  1.) Repair of Ruptured Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm  2.) Removal of a Right Atrial Myxoma From the IVC Junction With Patch Repair Using the Left Atrial Appendage  3.) Modified Re-Do Commando Procedure in a Patient With Septic Shock Due to Aortic and Mitral Valve Endocarditis   Other Items Mentioned  1.) A Surgeon's Toolkit for Mitral Valve-Induced Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction With Minimal Septal Hypertrophy  2.) Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation Series    3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Robert Cerfolio, Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at NYU Langone Health, about NYU Langone Health's rise in hospital rankings. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:19 Best Hospitals Report 08:52 JANS 1, Physician Compensation 13:54 JANS 2, International Challenges 18:36 Career Center 19:40 JANS 3, Rib Fracture Guidelines 23:16 JANS 4, Endovasc Concepts & Devices 26:05 Video 1, Redo Aortic Root David 26:43 Video 2, Removal of LAM 28:16 Video 3, Posterior MAD Correction 30:23 Dr. Cerfolio Interview 51:29 Upcoming Events 53:18 Resident Video Competition 54:10 Closing They discuss the process that contributed to this improvement, including the efficiency quality index and the benefits of discharging patients on postoperative day one while maintaining constant communication with them as opposed to keeping them hospitalized for extended stays. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of patients going home to a safe environment, postoperative protocols, and the future of NYU Langone Health.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the 2025 Doximity Physician Compensation Report, the current landscape and challenges facing international medical graduates in cardiothoracic surgery training, Chest Wall Injury Society guidelines for surgical stabilization of rib fractures, and foundational endovascular concepts and devices for cardiac surgeons.   In addition, Joel explores the David procedure in a patient with a previous Type A dissection surgery, removal of a left atrial myxoma with a ministernotomy, and surgical correction of the posterior mitral annular disjunction associated with structural abnormalities of the mitral valve. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Physician Compensation Report 2025  2.) The Current Landscape and Challenges Facing International Medical Graduates in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training  3.) Chest Wall Injury Society Guidelines for Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures: Indications, Contraindications, and Timing  4.) Foundational Endovascular Concepts and Devices for Cardiac Surgeons  CTSNET Content Mentioned  1.) Redo Aortic Root Surgery: The David Procedure in a Patient With a Previous Type A Dissection Surgery  2.) Removal of a Left Atrial Myxoma With a Ministernotomy  3.) Surgical Correction of the Posterior Mitral Annular Disjunction Associated With Structural Abnormalities of the Mitral Valve  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Best Hospitals for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery  2.) NYU Langone Health Leads the Nation with Four No. 1–Ranked Specialties by U.S. News & World Report  3.) Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation Series    4.) Resident Video Competition  5.) Career Center   6.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Empower Automotive Lab Ribbon Cutting The Jackson County Empower College and Career Center's exciting new addition--the state-of-the-art Automotive Lab. Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers, this innovative space blends hands-on learning with industry-level training, giving high schoolers the opportunity to gain real-world experience before graduation. The lab is equipped with professional-grade tools and technology […]

Empower Automotive Lab Ribbon Cutting The Jackson County Empower College and Career Center's exciting new addition--the state-of-the-art Automotive Lab. Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers, this innovative space blends hands-on learning with industry-level training, giving high schoolers the opportunity to gain real-world experience before graduation. The lab is equipped with professional-grade tools and technology […] The post Catching Up with John Uesseler appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In a place where everyone's chasing the same spotlight, talent alone isn't what makes someone stand out. The reality is, most aspiring actors face rejection more than applause, and over time, that grind wears people down. Some drift away, not because they weren't good, but because the waiting, the uncertainty, and the constant comparison get too heavy. The ones who make it often aren't just gifted—they're the ones who stayed in the game long enough to finally be seen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtu38SXQvWw Aaron Marcus is a veteran actor and model with nearly 1,300 gigs under his belt. He's also an educator, author, and creator of howtoactandmodel.com and the Actor Career Center on YouTube. Today, he talks about treating acting like a real business—showing up prepared, staying professional, and not letting rejection get in your head. He shares lessons from his own journey and emphasizes that success comes from consistency, not luck. His advice: stay focused, keep learning, and don't take “no” personally. Stay tuned! Resources: Get one-on-one guidance from Aaron Marcus to build your acting career, with personalized strategies tailored to your needs and goals Subscribe to The Actor Career Center Follow Aaron Marcus on Facebook Connect with Aaron Marcus on LinkedIn

In this Legal Tuesday episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Steve Seckler, attorney coach and author of Think Like a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur. Steve shares how lawyers can overcome their aversion to selling by reframing business development as an authentic, relationship-based activity. Drawing from his own journey as a risk-averse skeptic, Steve offers practical tools for lawyers who want to grow their practices without feeling like salespeople. He emphasizes the importance of listening, curiosity, and small, consistent actions that build trust—like sending follow-ups, maintaining light touches with contacts, and showing up at live events. Steve also outlines the value of identifying a niche to become more memorable in a competitive marketplace. He encourages lawyers to engage in business development activities that feel natural and aligned with their personalities, whether that's bar association involvement, speaking engagements, or nonprofit service. Key takeaways include avoiding the pitfall of waiting for a “rainy day” to market, following up with intention, and starting relationship-building early in one's career. The episode concludes with three action steps: gain clarity on who you serve, commit consistent time to marketing, and pursue authentic strategies that reflect your strengths. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/lv5-EdTyTRQ ---------------------------------------

Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents are officially unemployed, and trying to find a job isn't easy these days. Often, when you're switching careers, it can be difficult to know where to start, or what resources are available for you. ABCD and MassHire are teaming up to open a brand new career center in Roxbury's Nubian Square! ABCD's President and CEO, Sharon Scott-Chandler, returns to the show to talk about all it has to offer.

Christiann Bayne, Director of Career Services at Louisiana Tech University, shares her journey from Baton Rouge to Ruston, influenced by her family's background in ministry and journalism. She emphasizes the importance of career services on campus and details the Career Center's resources, including career assessments, resume writing, and the Career Closet, which provides free professional attire. And she focuses on the center's role in building competencies and fostering relationships with alumni and academic partners to enhance Louisiana Tech students' career development. LA Tech Career Center: latech.edu/career-center Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

For Baylor students, career success begins when they set foot on campus, with the help of the Baylor University Career Center. Baylor's placement rate of 91 percent is one of the best in the nation, and its approach is student-centered, walking alongside students and helping them define success. Michael Estepp, newly appointed Assistant Vice Provost in the Career Center, showcases the approach that helps students successfully pursue their calling.