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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Nikki Stamp, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mount Private Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, who also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia, about shifting healthcare policy in surgery.   Chapters  00:00 Intro  01:45 ESTS 2026  02:01 Presidential Address  02:52 Keynote, Emerging Surgical Technologies  05:21 Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy  10:18 Other Key Presentations  11:34 JANS 1, Propensity Score Analysis  12:30 JANS 2, FILONEX Hemodiafiltration  13:21 JANS 3, Transplant Surgery at Night  14:29 Video 1, Aortic Dissection Presentations  15:36 Video 2, Endoscopic AV & AA Replacement  16:45 Video 3, Tetralogy Repair in an Infant  18:12 Dr. Stamp, Health Media & Policy  33:46 Career Center  34:03 Closing  They begin by discussing Dr. Stamp's professional background, including her experiences working with the media and the lessons she learned from it. They also explore the positive effects of social media for surgeons, such as networking and learning from peers. Additionally, they identify areas for improvement in aortic surgery and transplants. Dr. Stamp then shares her vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery, emphasizing the need to reduce fragmentation of care and encourage professionals to focus their efforts on their specific specialties.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a propensity score matching analysis on the risk of sternal wound infection in bilateral skeletonized internal thoracic artery in coronary artery bypass grafting, a prospective, randomized controlled pilot safety study evaluating the addition of hemodiafiltration to EVLP in marginal donor lungs, mechanical load inhibits cancer growth in mouse and human hearts, and outcomes of lung transplantation surgery performed at night  In addition, Joel explores totally endoscopic aortic valve and ascending aorta replacement, tetralogy repair in an infant, and a presentation from the 2026 Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting on aortic dissection.  Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  Risk of Sternal Wound Infection in Bilateral Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis FILONEX—A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Pilot Safety Study Evaluating the Addition of Hemodiafiltration to EVLP in Marginal Donor Lungs Mechanical Load Inhibits Cancer Growth in Mouse and Human Hearts Outcomes of Lung Transplantation Surgery Performed at Night CTSNet Content Mentioned  SCTS 2026 | Aortic Dissection   Totally Endoscopic Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Replacement   Tetralogy Repair in an Infant   Other Items Mentioned  Career Center  CTSNet Events   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.

For the first time in 28 years Scotland is headed to the World Cup. Now a butcher in the small village of Dunning, Scotland is trying to convince the American government to lift a decades long ban on traditional haggis so fans can celebrate with the country's national dish.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Bo Yang, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, about aortic root enlargement.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:37 JANS 1, WhatsApp for Patients 08:27 JANS 2, DCD Heart Transplant 11:07 JANS 3, TIGHT K Trial 13:18 JANS 4, RecoverHeart Calculator 15:57 Video 1, Self Constructed Valve 18:52 Video 2, MVR Sandwich Technique 20:43 Video 3, Distal Coronary Anastomosis Podcast 23:04 Dr. Yang, Annular Enlargement 36:31 Upcoming Events 37:26 Closing They explored Dr. Yang's participation in a debate regarding the use of aortic root enlargement for the majority of patients, addressing the opposing views against root enlargement and discussing the percentage of patients who undergo this procedure. The conversation also covered important topics such as the mean gradient dropping and the lifelong management of aortic valve disease. They emphasize the importance of maximizing the initial valve size for optimal outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Yang shared insights on his Y-incision technique, highlighting its advantages and effectiveness. They also examined whether this technique increases the length of the surgical procedure.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on exploring the use of instant messaging groups in the postoperative period for pectus excavatum patients, a multicenter retrospective study comparing DCD heart transplantation in Europe and the United States, six-month outcomes of a trial of potassium supplementation thresholds after cardiac surgery, and determining the individualized probability of myocardial recovery.  In addition, Joel explores self-constructed tubular heart valve using bovine pericardium for surgical treatment of tricuspid valve endocarditis, mitral valve repair using the sandwich technique for symmetrical bileaflet prolapse, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Elan Burton about distal coronary anastomosis.    Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  Exploring the Use of Instant Messaging Groups in the Postoperative Period for Pectus Excavatum Patients A Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A Multi-Centre, Retrospective Study Six-Month Outcomes of a Trial of Potassium Supplementation Thresholds After Cardiac Surgery Determining the Individualized Probability of Myocardial Recovery: The Multicenter RecoverHeart Calculator  CTSNet Content Mentioned  Self-Constructed Tubular Heart Valve Using Bovine Pericardium for Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis  Mitral Valve Repair Using the Sandwich Technique for Symmetrical Bileaflet Prolapse   The Atrium: Distal Coronary Anastomosis  Other Items Mentioned  Career Center  CTSNet Events    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. Gilbert Tang, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Case Reports, professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, surgical director of the Structural Heart Program at Mount Sinai Health System, and the director of Structural Heart Education at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, NY, USA. They were joined by Drs. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, associate editor of JACC: Case Reports, CTSNet JANS Editor, and cardiac surgeon at Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, and Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Chair of American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiac Surgery Member Section and Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA, to discuss JACC: Case Reports. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 Instructional Video Competition 05:30 JANS 1, Lung Cancer Metastasis 09:08 JANS 2, Uncorrected Pectus 11:29 JANS 3, Ambulatory VV Life Support 13:38 JANS 4, EuroSCORE II 14:28 Video 1, TAVR Removal Double Patch 16:09 Video 2, ROK Procedure AF 17:46 Video 3, RATS Lobectomy 19:11 JACC Case Reports 35:28 Upcoming Events 36:03 Career Center They discussed the mission of the journal and the types of submissions it receives. They also covered the types of cases accepted and the various categories within the journal has, such as the "How We Did It" section. Additionally, they talked about the upcoming partnership between JACC: Case Reports and the ACC, as well as past collaborations that JACC has undertaken. Dr. Marin-Cuartas shared insights about his role as an associate editor and highlighted the most interesting case he has encountered in JACC: Case Reports. Furthermore, Dr. Kaneko discussed being the Chair of the ACC Cardiac Surgery Member Section. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the evolutionary characterization of lung cancer metastasis, the impact of severe uncorrected pectus excavatum on outcomes after aortic surgery in Marfan syndrome, determining an optimal central cannulation strategy for ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal life support, and refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-day mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting using nationwide registry data. In addition, Joel explores complex imaging TAVR removal double patch double valve, RATS extended left upper lobectomy with intrapericardial vascular control and bronchoplasty, and ROK procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   JANS Items Mentioned Evolutionary Characterization of Lung Cancer Metastasis Impact of Severe Uncorrected Pectus Excavatum on Outcomes After Aortic Surgery in Marfan Syndrome Determining an Optimal Central Cannulation Strategy for Ambulatory Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support Refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-Day Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Nationwide Registry Data CTSNet Content Mentioned Complex Imaging TAVR Removal Double Patch Double Valve RATS Extended Left Upper Lobectomy With Intrapericardial Vascular Control and Bronchoplasty ROK Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Other Items Mentioned JACC: Case Reports 2026 Instructional Video Competition Winners Career Center CTSNet Events   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.

Natica Dunning takes us through all of the events of the 2026 Break the Cycle calendar: The June 6 Challenge Ride with 100, 50 and 25 mile options, the June 19 BTC 200 Ride, a one day 200 mile ride from West Des Moines to Okoboji Iowa and the June 20 5K All Day Walk, Run or Ruck event at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines. For information, to register, volunteer or to donate to any of these events, start here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/break-the-cycle-des-moines-2026/e751360To donate to Natica's page directly: https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7180997To listen to previous episodes: Episode 134: Experience 200 miles with a variety of cyclsts as they complete a 200 mile ride: https://rss.com/podcasts/biketalkwdave/1554287/Episode 159: Dave's personal journey and longest ride of his life! https://rss.com/podcasts/biketalkwdave/2119641/Check out Pedaling Dirt, a YouTube travel channel for mountain bike trails and gravel routes! https://www.youtube.com/@PedaldirtCheck out the first episode, which also includes the history of the Sycamore Trail! https://youtu.be/byd3JEtlQB8?si=HOo260dlt34NQo0tHave a great week and I hope your next ride is your BEST ride, because nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle!

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Enoch Akowuah, an academic consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Newcastle University and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and Dr. Matthias Raschpichler, a cardiac surgeon at Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, about the REPEAT trial. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:21 JANS 1, NOBLE Trial 07:14 JANS 2, Ischemic Mitral Regurg MVR 08:58 JANS 3, Pregnancy Outcomes AVR 11:19 JANS 4, MCS LVAD Candidates 13:06 Video 1, Thoracoplasty 14:58 Video 2, Nuss Procedure After Ravitch 16:42 Video 3, Traumatic Right Main Bronchus 19:04 REPEAT Trial, Bioprostheses 32:22 Upcoming Events 32:46 Closing They discussed the trial's objectives, including what it is, why it is needed, and its overall goals. The setup of the trial was also examined, covering aspects such as funding, composite outcome, and follow-up procedures. Additionally, they addressed the target number of patients required for recruitment and the efforts involved in recruiting patients and centers to participate in the trial. They emphasized the overall significance of the trial, outlining what is necessary for its success and highlighting the importance of collaboration among heart teams. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on percutaneous coronary intervention vs coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main stenosis, a two-decade experience on the outcomes of mitral valve repair in ischemic mitral regurgitation, maternal, valvular and fetal outcomes of pregnancy following aortic valve replacement, and temporary mechanical circulatory support in left ventricular assist device candidates with right ventricular dysfunction. In addition, Joel explores if forgotten techniques of thoracoplasty with latissimus dorsi myoplasty are relevant today, the Nuss procedure after previous Ravitch operation, and uniportal VATS repair of traumatic right main bronchus transection following blunt chest injury. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   JANS Items Mentioned Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Unprotected Left Main Stenosis: 10-Year Final Results From the Randomised, Open-Label, Non-Inferiority NOBLE Trial Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Two-Decade Experience Maternal, Valvular and Foetal Outcomes of Pregnancy Following Aortic Valve Replacement  Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates With Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Acuity Without Long-Term Futility CTSNet Content Mentioned Are the Forgotten Techniques of Thoracoplasty With Latissimus Dorsi Myoplasty Relevant Today?  Nuss Procedure After Previous Ravitch Operation  Uniportal VATS Repair of Traumatic Right Main Bronchus Transection Following Blunt Chest Injury  Other Items Mentioned The REPEAT Trial Career Center CTSNet Events 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.

Paddy Dunning joins me in studio this week for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had on Unfiltered so far.   From bringing Michael Jackson to Ireland in 2006, to building some of Ireland's most iconic creative and entertainment spaces including Grouse Lodge Recording Studios, The Button Factory, The Giant Company, The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience and the National Wax Museum, Paddy shares the real stories behind a lifetime in business, music and entertainment.   We talk about: • What it was really like working with Michael Jackson • The early days of building creative businesses in Ireland • The reality of entrepreneurship behind the scenes • Why Ireland continues to produce world class talent • Creativity, culture and ambition in Westmeath • The future of the Irish music industry • Taking risks, backing yourself and building long term success   This episode is packed with incredible stories, valuable lessons and moments that genuinely surprised me throughout the conversation.   Sponsored by Apache Pizza Mullingar

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief rides into the shadow of Pikes Peak to sit down with Paul Dunning from 13th Century Whiskey in beautiful Colorado Springs.   Paul has built something truly unique in the whiskey world — a brand where every bottle is part of the experience. Each handcrafted release features a blown glass figure inside, from copper stills and aging barrels to incredible wildlife designs, making these bottles true shelf pieces and instant conversation starters.   Crafted at the base of Pikes Peak, 13th Century Whiskey ages its spirits in small 30-gallon barrels, creating bold cask-strength pours packed with flavor while remaining remarkably smooth.   Big Chief kicks things off with the Reserve Rye at 143 proof — unfiltered and unapologetic. Dark caramel, black pepper, baking spice, and toasted oak explode from the glass before finishing with a long warming spice.   He then moves to the Reserve Bourbon at 142.2 proof to close out the first half. Vanilla bean, maple syrup, dark cherry, and caramelized sugar coat the palate with a rich oily mouthfeel that drinks far smoother than the proof suggests.   On the second half, Big Chief pours the Cigar Blend — a toasted barrel-finished bourbon at 141 proof — and immediately gets transported back to childhood campfires and s'mores. Toasted marshmallow, graham cracker, melted chocolate, espresso, and charred oak create one unforgettable pour.   To finish the ride, Big Chief pours their American Single Malt at 134.4 proof, which quickly became the star of the show. Honey, toasted malt, dark fruit, chocolate-covered raisins, and subtle smoke deliver a rich and balanced finish that refused to quit.   Throughout the episode, Paul shares the story behind building 13th Century Whiskey, the inspiration behind the unforgettable bottles, and the passion required to stand apart in today's whiskey world.   Take the Ride. Cheers.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Brad Leshnower, Director of Aortic Surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, USA, about the first implantation of the Gore Ascending Stent Graft in the ARISE III trial for the treatment of an acute type A dissection. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:26 New CTSNet Website 03:31 JANS 1, Thromboendarterectomy Fellowship 05:28 JANS 2, Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor 07:36 JANS 3, Type A Acute Aortic Dissections 09:51 JANS 4, Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis at 10 Years 11:46 Video 1, Nuss Procedure w Chrondrotomies 13:08 Video 2, Cardiac Redo Surgery 14:52 Video 3, Uniportal Lobectomy Bronchial Reimplantation 16:13 Dr. Leshnower, Ascending Stent Grafts 32:51 Career Center 33:52 Closing They discussed Dr. Leshnower's experience with this groundbreaking implantation, including the case details such as the patient's medical history, the assessment of the patient's high-risk status, and the criteria for determining their suitability for the procedure. Imaging techniques and the contributions of the other surgeons involved in the case were also highlighted. Furthermore, they delved into the use of the stent in previous ARISE trials and what Dr. Leshnower learned from those early experiences. The conversation also covered topics such as proximal placement, the innominate artery, and the preoperative planning required for the trial. Dr. Leshnower also shared what he learned from this case and discussed the future of the stent graft and this technique. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the safety and efficacy of a dedicated pulmonary thromboendarterectomy fellowship, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor use and outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement, association between surgical timing and postoperative outcomes in type A acute aortic dissection, and early surgery or conservative care for asymptomatic aortic stenosis at 10 years. In addition, Joel explores the Nuss procedure with midline chrondrotomies in severe pectus excavatum, redo surgery for failed MVr, iatrogenic ASD, tricuspid valve regurgitation, and aorta replacement, and uniportal VATS left lower sleeve lobectomy with upper lobe bronchial reimplantation for typical carcinoid tumor. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   JANS Items Mentioned Safety and Efficacy of a Dedicated Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Fellowship: The UK Experience at a High-Volume Center Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Use and Outcomes After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Association Between Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in TypeAAcute Aortic Dissection Early Surgery or Conservative Care for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis at 10 Years  CTSNet Content Mentioned The Nuss Procedure With Midline Chrondrotomies in Severe Pectus Excavatum  Redo Surgery for Failed MVr, Iatrogenic ASD, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation, and Aorta Replacement  Uniportal VATS Left Lower Sleeve Lobectomy With Upper Lobe Bronchial Reimplantation for Typical Carcinoid Tumor  Other Items Mentioned ARISE III Trial of Gore Ascending Stent Graft Begins Enrollment How to Navigate the New CTSNet Website Career Center CTSNet Events 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. Andrea Steely, an Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, about aortic surgery and long-term patient follow-up. Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:43 New CTSNet Website  02:36 AATS 2026  09:15 EJCTS News  10:15 Video 1, Left Ventriculotomy  10:51 Video 2, 3-Vessel TECAB  12:24 Video 3, AV Disease in Young Patients  13:14 Andrea Steely, Aortic Surgery & Follow-Up  29:14 Upcoming Events  They discussed the critical importance of educating both patients and surgeons about aortic disease, and the most effective strategies for follow-up care after aortic surgery. The conversation also covered testing genetic factors and stabilizing the aortic arch. They also explored reintervention and the importance of a multidisciplinary follow-up approach. Additionally, they addressed topics such as lung cancer screening, the training of non-MDs to evaluate screening charts, and the development of an aortic pathology sheet for each patient.   In addition, Joel explores an underutilized approach for closing multiple apical ventricular septal defects, robotic-assisted three-vessel minimally invasive coronary artery bypass, and a presentation from Emile Bacha on the "Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Disease in Young Patients."  Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Left Ventriculotomy: An Underutilized Approach for Closing Multiple Apical Ventricular Septal Defects  2. Robotic-Assisted Three-Vessel Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass  3. SCTS 2026 | Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Disease in Young Patients  Other Items Mentioned  1. How to Navigate the New CTSNet Website  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.

Julianna Dunning & Torrey Dasmann were potters at the Ceramic Showcase and they were sharing their booth and it proved to be very helpful for the both of them. In this conversation we talked through the pros and cons of their teaming up for their booth. https://ThePottersCast.com/1225

What does a sustainable relationship with money actually look like? In this episode, Denise Dunning, founder of Rise Up Together, shares how the idea of sustainability shapes everything from how she leads a global nonprofit to how she earns, saves, and raises her children. Her story reveals that building a meaningful financial life is not about extremes, but about creating something that can endure. About Denise Dunning: Building a Global Model for Sustainable Impact Denise is the Founder and Executive Director of Rise Up Together. She launched Rise Up Together following years of working closely with country-based leaders and organizations to develop a new, locally-led model for sustainable impact at scale. Today, Rise Up Together's team builds power with leaders and partners in the US, Africa, Asia, and Latin America and has created lasting impact for more than 172 million people. Previously, Denise worked at the David & Lucile Packard Foundation on global women's reproductive health and rights, and the Inter-American Development Bank on poverty reduction strategies in Honduras. She was a distinguished Fulbright Scholar, National Science Foundation Fellow, and Stanford Social Entrepreneur in Residence. Denise has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke. Her work has been featured in media outlets including the Stanford Social Innovation Review, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Christian Science Monitor, and Alliance Magazine. Denise has lived in five countries, and worked and traveled in many more, including her mother's native Argentina. She speaks four languages, and now calls San Francisco home, where she resides with her husband, three children, and two cats. Ready to build a more intentional relationship with money? Explore more conversations like this on Aspiriant's Money Tales podcast, where we dive into the stories behind how people earn, save, and live with money. And for deeper insights, visit fathom, our content hub for perspectives on wealth, values, and decision-making. If you are thinking about how to align your wealth with your values, an Aspiriant advisor can help you clarify your purpose, structure your giving and build a thoughtful philanthropic plan that fits your family. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Music for more real stories that inspire thoughtful, intentional decisions about money.

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Zhi Lin, Chief Director of Cardiovascular Surgery Division 1 at Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University in Xiamen, China, and Dr. Oscar A. Flores Flores, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico, about The Heart Sapling Visiting Scholar Program. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:22 AATS, UAE Conference, King Faisal 05:28 JANS 1, LAA Closure vs Therapy AF 09:53 JANS 2, Thrombus-Free LAA Occlusion 11:49 JANS 3, Immunosuppression & Retransplantation 13:06 JANS 4, Biomarkers & Outcomes Isolated CABG 15:18 Video 1, Rheumatic MV Reconstruction 17:02 Video 2, Morgagni Hernia 18:07 Video 3, Robotic Excision Anterior Mediastinal 19:35 Lin Zhi & Oscar Flores, Chinese Fellowship & Surgery 34:25 Upcoming Events 35:13 Closing Dr. Flores discusses what the program entails, sharing his experience as a fellow and the opportunities he gained from it. Dr. Lin then outlines the program's goals and the various procedures that can be learned at Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, which hosts the program. They also cover how to join the program and the application process. Furthermore, they discuss minimally invasive procedures in China and how this approach is growing in popularity. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on left atrial appendage closure or medical therapy in atrial fibrillation, long-term thrombus-free left atrial appendage occlusion via magnetofluids, implications of immunosuppression and retransplantation for donor-derived cell-free DNA associated with increased risk of chronic lung allograft dysfunction and mortality, and immunosenescence biomarkers and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.  In addition, Joel explores rheumatic mitral valve reconstruction, tips for the surgical management of a Morgagni hernia, and right robotic excision of anterior mediastinal mass. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1. Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Medical Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation  2. Long-Term Thrombus-Free Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Via Magnetofluids  3. Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA Associated With Increased Risk of Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction and Mortality: Implications of Immunosuppression and Retransplantation  4. Immunosenescence Biomarkers and Outcomes in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Rheumatic Mitral Valve Reconstruction  2. Tips for the Surgical Management of a Morgagni Hernia  3. Right Robotic Excision of Anterior Mediastinal Mass  Other Items Mentioned  1. Endoscopic Cone Repair in an Adult Patient With Ebstein Anomaly    2. CTSNet Website Redesign: Important Updates and Transition Details   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 Dr. Zain Khalpey, an assistant attending surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY, USA, adjunct assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY, USA, and Chief Medical AI Officer, Chair of Applied Clinical AI, and Director of Applied Translational Artificial Research Institute (ATARI), AZ, USA, about utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiothoracic surgery. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:42 Upcoming CTSNet Activities 03:01 Website Transition 03:54 JANS 1, Mech vs Bio AVR in 50–70 YO 08:16 JANS 2, Abnormal Bleeding in OR 10:26 JANS 3, Intraop Assessment RV Function 11:54 JANS 4, Laser Anastomosis System CABG 14:49 Video 1, RAMT AVR Hemiarch Replacement 16:23 Video 2, Big Cyst & Small Incisions 17:33 Video 3, Left VATS Pneumonectomy 19:55 Dr. Khalpey, AI in CT Surgery 30:28 Upcoming Events 31:48 Closing They discuss the importance of ethical AI being and address risk scores. The conversation also covers the application of AI in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings, as well as predictive algorithms and the benefits of integrating AI within cardiothoracic surgery. Additionally, they emphasize that there will always be a need for surgeons, as AI cannot replace human expertise.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a systematic review and meta-analysis on mechanical vs biological aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-70 years, an observational study of inter-rater reliability between anesthetists and surgeons on abnormal bleeding in the cardiac operating room, advancing intraoperative assessment of right ventricular function, and the excimer laser assisted non-occlusive anastomosis (ELANA) anastomotic system surgical technique to construct distal anastomoses using a novel device in coronary artery bypass grafting.  In addition, Joel explores a right anterior minithoractomy aortic valve replacement, ascending aorta, and hemiarch repair, thoracoscopic resection of a large mediastinal cyst, and left VATS pneumonectomy in pediatric pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1. Mechanical Versus Biological Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50-70 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  2. Abnormal Bleeding in the Cardiac Operating Room: An Observational Study of Inter-Rater Reliability Between Anesthetists and Surgeons  3. Echocardiographic Correlates of Pressure-Volume-Derived Indices: Advancing Intraoperative Assessment of Right Ventricular Function  4. The Excimer Laser Assisted Non-Occlusive Anastomosis (ELANA) Anastomotic System Surgical Technique to Construct Distal Anastomoses Using a Novel Device in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Right Anterior Minithoractomy Aortic Valve Replacement, Ascending Aorta, and Hemiarch Repair   2. When Size Is Not a Limitation: Thoracoscopic Resection of a Large Mediastinal Cyst   3. Left VATS Pneumonectomy in Pediatric Pulmonary Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma   Other Items Mentioned  1. Website Blackout Notice!  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 Frank Tamru, author of Power: A Memoir and owner of Frank Tamru Consultants LLC, about aortic valve technology throughout the years. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:51 New Website Preparation 02:53 AATS 2026 Overview 11:59 Video 1, Robotic Right-Sided MIDCAB 13:08 Video 2, Extra-Anatomic IAA Repair 14:29 Video 3, Double-Decker Procedure 16:38 Video 4, Aortic Disease Awareness 19:53 Video 5, Robotic Culmen in Situs Inversus 21:30 Frank Tamru, Aortic Valve Technology 35:32 Upcoming Events 36:03 Closing They explored Tamru's professional background and involvement with heart surgeons and cardiovascular leaders. The conversation covered various topics, including heart valves and the evolution of open-heart centers. They also discussed the advancements in aortic valve replacement technologies and the critical role of surgeons as decision-makers in the field. Additionally, Frank shared his experience as the founding publisher of the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals.  In addition, Joel explores a robotic-assisted right-sided minimally invasive coronary artery bypass for anomalous origin of the right coronary artery, a transdiaphragmatic aorto-supraceliac extra-anatomic bypass for interrupted aortic arch with collateralizations, double-decker procedure for partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, robotic-assisted right upper segmentectomy (culmen) in situs inversus totalis, and an interview with Gareth Owens and Dr. Ben Youdelman on Think Aorta and aortic disease awareness.  Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Robotic-Assisted Right-Sided Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass for Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery   2. A Transdiaphragmatic Aorto-Supraceliac Extra-Anatomic Bypass for Interrupted Aortic Arch With Collateralizations   3. Double-Decker Procedure for Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection   4. Think Aorta and Aortic Disease Awareness: An Interview With Gareth Owens and Dr. Ben Youdelman   5. Robotic-Assisted Right Upper Segmentectomy (Culmen) in Situs Inversus Totalis   Other Items Mentioned  1. Power: A Memoir  2. Website Maintenance Alert!  3. The Lifeline  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.

Phillip Dunning - Sr. Director of Product Management at Enverus joins the podcast to break down the 10+ year journey of acquisitions and product development that is took to launch Enverus' new Minerals Marketplace offering, **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. A big thanks to our 4 Minerals & Royalties Podcast Sponsors:--Tokenized Energy: If you are interested in allocating capital to oil & gas minerals, royalties, and nonop assets in order to earn digital mailbox money, then visit www.tokenizedenergy.com or download the Tokenized Energy app for your Apple or Android phone.--Tracts: If you are interested in learning more about Tracts title related services and software, then please call 281-892-2096 or visit https://tracts.co/ to learn more.--Riverbend Energy Group: If you are interested in discussing the sale of your Minerals and/or NonOp interests w/ Riverbend, then please visit www.riverbendenergygroup.com for more information--Farmers National Company: For more information onFarmer's land management services, please visit www.fncenergy.com or email energy@farmersnational.com

Leaders far smarter and more capable than Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have started foreign wars that turned to quagmires. So in this regard they are not special. What’s different this time around is that incompetence prevails in every corner of this administration and the economic levers that are usually pulled to mitigate the domestic economic impact are no longer available to us. In every way, this administration is wholly unfit to lead the nation and certainly incapable of prosecuting a war. Resources The Chris Hedges Report: Will There be a Ground Invasion of Iran? (w/ Col. Larry Wilkerson) UNFTR Resources Become a Member. UNFTR’s 5 Non-Negotiables. Video: Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump Are Not Ready for War Essay: Trump and Hegseth. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things I've been working on with my clients is helping them figure out who they are outside of their careers. As Latina women living in the US, we often feel like our worth is dependent on what we do for work because we need it to be worth the trauma of immigration. But living only for our jobs and tying our worth to our career is not only unhealthy - it's a trauma response. So how do we break away from this way of thinking and find a more peaceful path to success?    Ann Dunning is the co-author of Radical Señora Era, and co-founder of Señora Era, a newsletter celebrating slow living, beauty, and Latina identity, and the former co-founder of Latina beauty line Vamigas, at Target and Whole Foods. A Chilean-American, she lives in the campo with her family and her chickens. She thinks that you'll be surprised at how much your life will improve if you take up the habits and routines of your tias and bisabuelas.    In this week's episode, we're talking about the peaceful path to success. Welcome to your Señora Era! It's time we stop thinking about success in a purely American way and start looking into what our ancestors did. A totally different mindset brought them so much peace, and it could be the thing that allows you to bring balance into your life while still honoring your ambition. Tune in to hear how our people found balance in their lives and how you can embody these practices by stepping into your Señora Era today!  Resources Mentioned: Click here to claim your Manifest Your Marca bot!   Follow Ann on: TikTok: @senora.era  Instagram: @senoraeraofficial Book Instagram: @radicalsenoraerabook Website: www.senoraera.com      Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Courage Driven Latina program here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here!   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Adam Greenbaum, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine and Co-director of the Emory Structural Heart and Valve Center, Atlanta, GA, USA, about the groundbreaking percutaneous coronary artery bypass graft procedure he developed called the ventriculo-coronary transcatheter outward navigation and reentry (VECTOR) procedure. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:46 FDA Device Recall 03:52 JANS 1, CDC WONDER Aortic Stenosis 06:10 JANS 2, Free vs In-Situ RIMA-CABG 08:04 JANS 3, AF Worsens Outcome of MVR 09:52 JANS 4, EXCEL Trial 12:29 New Website 13:43 Video 1, Ross Procedure Technique 16:16 Video 2, Total Arch Replacement 18:38 Video 3, Pleural Sepsis Podcast 20:51 Dr. Greenbaum, VECTOR Procedure 40:34 Upcoming Events 41:18 Career Center 41:43 Closing They delved into the development and rationale behind this innovative technique, which aims to provide a solution for patients with no other options, particularly those with narrow sinuses or low-lying coronaries. Additionally, they discussed other leaflet modification methods and the criteria for patient selection for the VECTOR procedure. The conversation also covered the technical steps involved in the procedure, along with specific cases in which it has been utilized, as well as the challenges faced and troubleshooting done by the surgeons. Finally, they explored the future of this procedure.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on concerning trends seen in aortic stenosis-related mortality, a meta-analysis on free vs in-situ right internal mammary artery as a conduit in coronary artery bypass surgery, if atrial fibrillation worsens outcome of mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation, and the EXCEL trial on spontaneous myocardial infarction after left main revascularization.  In addition, Joel explores the Ross procedure with annular stabilization, interposition graft, and loose-jacket technique, total arch replacement with a novel dual stent device, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Professor Eric Lim about pleural sepsis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1. ‘Concerning' Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER  2. Free vs In-Situ Right Internal Mammary Artery as a Conduit in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis  3. Atrial Fibrillation Worsens Outcome of Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation: Long-Term Follow-Up of 959 Patients  4. Spontaneous Myocardial Infarction After Left Main Revascularization: The EXCEL Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Ross Procedure With Annular Stabilization, Interposition Graft, and Loose-Jacket Technique   2. Total Arch Replacement With a Novel Dual Stent Device   3. The Atrium: Pleural Sepsis   Other Items Mentioned  1. Percutaneous Aorto-Coronary Bypass Graft to Prevent Coronary Obstruction Following TAVR: First Human VECTOR Procedure  2. Website Blackout Notice!  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.

We check our food labels. We filter our water. We obsess over skincare ingredients… but what about the clothes we wear every single day?In this episode—one of my all-time favorite conversations I've ever recorded and one that truly blew my mind—I sit down with Hannah Dunning (aka The Clean Clothing Chick), who's been deep in the research uncovering what's actually in our clothing. We're talking synthetic fabrics like polyester, chemical treatments, formaldehyde, lead, and forever chemicals—and asking a pretty big question: what are we actually putting directly against our skin for 12+ hours a day? Thank you to our sponsors!ZEBRA – Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any orderGEVITI – Use code "ALEX" to get 20% off your first purchaseJASPR – Use code "ALEX" to get $300 off your purchasePRIMALLY PURE – Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 15% off your first orderWILD PASTURES – Get an exclusive discount on your next orderOur Guest:Hannah DunningHannah's Links:The Clean Clothing Chick – WebsiteHannah Dunning (Instagram) – Instagram

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Sameer Hirji, an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, USA, about a paper he presented on at the 62nd Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting titled “Concerning Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER.” Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:38 JANS 1, Female CT Surgeons NYT Article  04:38 JANS 2, Biopros vs Mech SAVR >65 YO  07:32 JANS 3, Fissure Last Tech, Randomized Trial  09:58 JANS 4, Ozaki Procedure, Perf & Durability  12:46 Video 1, MI Left Atrial Myxoma Resection  14:43 Video 2, Conduction System-Sparing Modified AVR  16:42 Video 3, RCAA w Coronary SF  18:55 Dr. Hirji, CDC WONDER Aortic Stenosis  31:40 Upcoming Events  32:11 Closing They discussed the study itself, including its overall results, as well as the demographic factors analyzed—such as race, gender, and location—and the results related to these demographics. They also addressed the limitations of the data used and explored possible reasons for the observed results, such as intervention strategies, underdiagnosis, and the prevalence of asymptomatic patients. The conversation further emphasized the importance of patient selection and the heart team.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on female cardiothoracic surgeons, unlocking the male fortress, bioprosthetic versus mechanical surgical aortic valve replacement in patients ≥65 years of age, results from a prospective randomized controlled trial on if the fissure last technique really reduces postoperative air leak after lung resection, and mid-term valve performance and durability of the Ozaki procedure in patients on chronic dialysis.  In addition, Joel explores a minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection, safety and efficacy of a cardiac conduction system-sparing modified aortic valve replacement, and a surgical approach to right coronary artery aneurysm with coronary sinus fistula. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1. Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress  2. Bioprosthetic Versus Mechanical Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients ≥65 Years of Age  3. Does the Fissure Last Technique Really Reduce Postoperative Airleak After Lung Resection? Results From a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial   4. Mid-Term Valve Performance and Durability of the Ozaki Procedure in Patients on Chronic Dialysis  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1. Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection   2. Safety and Efficacy of a Cardiac Conduction System-Sparing Modified Aortic Valve Replacement   3. Surgical Approach to Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm With Coronary Sinus Fistula   Other Items Mentioned  1. ‘Concerning' Trends Seen in Aortic Stenosis-Related Mortality: CDC WONDER   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.

In this week's message, Dean Dunning delves into the narrative of Lazarus from John 11, examining the complex emotions of Mary and Martha as they navigate the tension between their urgent request and Jesus' purposeful delay. Dunning emphasizes that while human perspective often focuses on the "if only" of missed opportunities, Jesus uses the situation to provide a radical revelation of Himself as the Resurrection and the Life. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to trust in divine timing, illustrating that what appears to be a hopeless ending is often the beginning of a greater display of God's glory.  

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a thoracic surgeon and Professor of Surgery, as well as the Director of the Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, about an article from The New York Times in which she was featured, titled “Female CT Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress.” Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:35 JANS 1, Fractured Sternal Wires Post-Surgery  05:21 JANS 2, ERAS Protocols in Spain, Consensus Study  07:00 JANS 3, Preserving Native MVs in VSD & MR Patients  09:53 JANS 4, Sternal Closure After Norwood  12:15 Video 1, LIMA Harvest, Robotic Harmonic Scalpel  13:55 Video 2, Butterfly Resection for MV Leaflets  15:26 Video 3, Bidirectional Glenn via Axill Thorac  17:18 Dr. Blackmon, Women in CT Surgery  33:17 Upcoming Events  35:13 Closing  They discussed her experience working with The New York Times and the goal of the article. Key highlights included the pay disparity, with women cardiothoracic surgeons receiving lower pay than their male counterparts, as evidenced by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) compensation survey. Additionally, they addressed the rewarding aspects of cardiothoracic surgery, the challenges surgeons face, and the initiatives that women cardiothoracic surgeons are starting to tackle, such as the pay equity and leadership opportunities.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a cross-sectional study examining wire configurations, sternal locations, and breakage sites for fractured sternal wires post-coronary surgery, a Delphi consensus study on the standardized recommendations for the implementation of enhanced recovery protocols in thoracic surgery in Spain, surgical strategy for preserving native mitral valves in infants with ventricular septal defects and mitral regurgitation, and routine primary sternal closure after the Norwood procedure.  In addition, Joel explores robotic-assisted left internal mammary harvest with the robotic harmonic scalpel, butterfly resection for prolapsed posterior mitral valve leaflets, and minimally invasive bidirectional Glenn via vertical right axillary thoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Fractured Sternal Wires Post-Coronary Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Wire Configurations, Sternal Locations, and Breakage Sites  2.) Standardized Recommendations for the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Thoracic Surgery in Spain: A Delphi Consensus Study  3.) Surgical Strategy for Preserving Native Mitral Valves in Infants With Ventricular Septal Defects and Mitral Regurgitation  4.) Routine Primary Sternal Closure After the Norwood Procedure  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic-Assisted Left Internal Mammary Harvest With the Robotic Harmonic Scalpel​   2.) Butterfly Resection for Prolapsed Posterior Mitral Valve Leaflets   3.) Pushing Boundaries in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Minimally Invasive Bidirectional Glenn Via Vertical Right Axillary Thoracotomy   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress  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 Dr. John Forrest, a cardiologist and Director of both Interventional Cardiology and the Structural Heart Disease Program at Yale Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA, about a paper he authored titled “Six-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis,” published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:38 TAVR vs SAVR Context  03:54 CDC WONDER Data, TAVR SAVR  05:37 JANS 1, TAVR vs SAVR 5-Year Outcomes  07:31 JANS 2, Temporary MCS Devices Landscape  09:17 JANS 3, Pulm Resection Post-CABG  10:23 JANS 4, PRE-HIIT Randomized Trial  12:36 Career Center  13:10 Video 1, Redo MVR After VIV TAVR  15:37 Video 2, Repair After Acute Intramural Hematoma  18:01 Video 3, Acute Severe MR Repair  19:36 Dr. Forrest, 6-Year TAVR vs SAVR  44:49 Upcoming Events  45:33 The Lifeline Podcast  They explored other randomized trials involving high-risk and intermediate-risk patients with aortic stenosis and examined the specific goals of this low-risk trial. The discussion then delved into the trial's results, highlighting that there was no significant difference in the composite endpoint of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke. However, a noteworthy finding was that the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) arm experienced a higher reintervention rate compared to surgery, primarily due to an increased incidence of aortic regurgitation. They also addressed factors such as valve dilation, stents, and various reasons for surgical valve failure. Additionally, they examined the similarities between this trial and other partner trials and the future for low-risk patients with aortic stenosis.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the updated five-year outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis at low- to intermediate-surgical risk, a United States nationwide analysis on the changing landscape of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices in the new heart allocation system, pulmonary resection post-coronary artery bypass grafting, and a randomized controlled trial on the preoperative exercise to improve fitness in patients undergoing complex surgery for cancer of the lung or esophagus (PRE-HIIT).  In addition, Joel explores redo mitral valve replacement after previous valve-in-valve mitral TAVR, aortic repair after acute intramural hematoma, and repair of acute severe mitral regurgitation due to iatrogenic papillary muscle rupture. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Updated 5-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis at Low- to Intermediate-Surgical Risk  2.) The Changing Landscape of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in the New Heart Allocation System—A United States Nationwide Analysis  3.) Pulmonary Resection Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Feasible, but Right-Sided Procedures Demand Caution  4.) Preoperative Exercise to Improve Fitness in Patients Undergoing Complex Surgery for Cancer of the Lung or Esophagus (PRE-HIIT): A Randomized Controlled Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Redo Mitral Valve Replacement After Previous Valve-in-Valve Mitral TAVR  2.) Aortic Repair After Acute Intramural Hematoma   3.) Repair of Acute Severe Mitral Regurgitation Due to Iatrogenic Papillary Muscle Rupture  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Six-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis  2.) The Lifeline: End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring in Cardiac Surgical Emergencies  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.

A proud Marshall County graduate, Dunning talks about his resignation from Graves County girls basketball, what the last five years was like, Murray State women's hoops...and his television selections past and present.

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Drs. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, CTSNet JANS Editor and cardiac surgeon at the University Department of Cardiac Surgery at Leipzig Heart Centre University Hospital in Leipzig, SN, Germany; and Samuel Heuts, a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Maastricht University Medical Center in Maastricht, LI, about a paper they authored titled “Updated 5-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis at Low- to Intermediate-Surgical Risk,” published in Heart, a journal produced by the British Medical Journal. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:51 JANS 1, 6-Year Outcomes TAVR vs SAVR 06:45 JANS 2, Evolut THV Postdilation 09:22 Video 2, TAVI in SAVR Explantation 11:10 JANS 3, High Risk Increasing Adoption of DCD 13:17 JANS 4, Lobar Quantitation for Assessment 15:16 Video 1, Narayana Robotic AVR 17:23 Video 3, Extended Resections Podcast 18:30 Dr. Marin-Cuartas & Heuts, TAVR vs SAVR 36:42 Upcoming Events 37:32 Instructional Video Competition 38:55 Career Center They discussed the motivations behind the creation of this paper and provided insights into its Bayesian hierarchical design. Key findings included the five-year all-cause mortality rates and the risk of stroke associated with the procedures. They also referenced other studies with similar findings, such as a recently published paper from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the “Six-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis.” Finally, they explored the future of transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical aortic valve replacement.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the six-year outcomes after transcatheter vs surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, postdilation of Evolut transcatheter heart valves, insights into current practices in the United States regarding increasing adoption of donation after circulatory death in high-risk heart transplant recipients, and the value of V/Q SPECT/CT lobar quantitation for pre-treatment assessment of lung malignancy.  In addition, Joel explores robotic-assisted aortic valve replacement, TAVI in SAVR explantation, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Maninder Kalkat about extended resections. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Six-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis  2.) Postdilation of Evolut Transcatheter Heart Valves: Insights From Bench Testing  3.) Increasing Adoption of Donation After Circulatory Death in High Risk Heart Transplant Recipients: Insights Into Current Practices in the United States  4.) The Value of V/Q SPECT/CT Lobar Quantitation for Pre-Treatment Assessment of Lung Malignancy  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic-Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement   2.) TAVI in SAVR Explantation: A Two-Step Technique for Successful Removal   3.) The Atrium: Extended Resections   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Updated 5-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis at Low- to Intermediate-Surgical Risk  2.) The Lifeline  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. Niv Ad, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, about the journal. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:04 JANS 1, Adverse Effects Statin Therapy 06:21 JANS 2, Mortality & Reintervention, Robotic MR 09:15 JANS 3, Balloon vs Self Expanding Transcath Valves 11:41 JANS 4, Transcath Aortic Valve in MV Replacement 13:54 Career Center 14:33 Video 1, Endo Cone Repair w Ebstein Anomaly 16:26 Video 2, Retrograde Cardioplegia Cath Placement 17:19 Video 3, Standardized Strategy, Rheumatic MV Disease 20:31 Dr. Ad, Innovations Journal 31:05 Upcoming Events 31:38 New Podcast, The Lifeline 32:15 Closing They discussed the main topics and procedures covered by Innovations, highlighting its double-blind peer-review process and the special feature section. Additionally, they provided tips for those interested in submitting to the journal.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a meta-analysis of double-blind randomized controlled trials for the assessment of adverse effects attributed to statin therapy in product labels, mortality and reintervention after robotic mitral repair in the United States, the three-year results of the LYTEN trial on balloon- vs self-expanding transcatheter valves for failed small surgical aortic, and the first-in-human study on transcatheter aortic valve-in-mechanical valve replacement.  In addition, Joel explores an endoscopic cone repair in an adult patient with Ebstein anomaly, an alternative cannulation site for the placement of a retrograde cardioplegia catheter, and a standardized surgical management strategy for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Assessment of Adverse Effects Attributed to Statin Therapy in Product Labels: A Meta-Analysis of Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trials  2.) Mortality and Reintervention After Robotic Mitral Repair in the United States  3.) Balloon- Versus Self-Expanding Transcatheter Valves for Failed Small Surgical Aortic Bioprostheses: 3-Year Results of the LYTEN Trial  4.) Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Mechanical Valve Replacement: A First-in-Human Study   CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Endoscopic Cone Repair in an Adult Patient With Ebstein Anomaly   2.) Placement of a Retrograde Cardioplegia Catheter: An Alternative Cannulation Site  3.) Standardized Surgical Management Strategy for Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery  2.) The Lifeline  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.

Most people think about what they put in their bodies. Almost no one thinks about what they put on them. In this episode, I'm joined by clothing safety advocate and policy reform leader Hannah Dunning, widely known as The Clean Clothing Chick. She's a leading voice in the clean clothing movement, helping consumers understand the hidden health risks in modern apparel and pushing for transparency in an industry with very little regulation. We discuss how chemicals in clothing interact with the body, why women are disproportionately affected by toxic exposure, the truth behind synthetic fabrics and "sustainable" materials like bamboo, and what's happening behind the scenes in both fast fashion and luxury brands. We also explore corporate accountability, supply chains, and what the future of clean fashion could look like. Sponsored By: → TIMELINE | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/HealingTheSource and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → FATTY15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE and using code HEALINGTHESOURCE at checkout.  → BRANCH BASICS | Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code HEALINGTHESOURCE15 at https://branchbasics.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE15 #branchbasicspod → PUORI | Go to https://puori.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE and use the code HEALINGTHESOURCE at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein subscription order and get a free shaker worth $25. Resources: Follow Hannah on Instagram Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram, check out Elham's Liquid Gold 100% Organic Castor Oil, and enjoy her deep-dives on Substack

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.

I watched Home Alone and suddenly started hearing the theme tune everywhere.  I thought I was going insane.  But Tom Bowden-Green and Luan Wise explained that I actually fell for a fairly well-known bias.  A bias you've almost certainly experienced as well.  ---  Come to Uplift Live: https://uplift-live.com/ (Use code NUDGE to get £50 off)  Tom and Luan's book: https://amzn.to/49aZnh3 Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Join 10,428 readers of my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/  ---  Today's sources:  Costello, J. P., Garvey, A. M., Germann, F., & Wilkie, J. E. B. (2024). The Uptrend Effect: Encouraging healthy behaviors through greater inferred normativity. Journal of Marketing Research, 61(1), 110–127. Cruz, R. E., Leonhardt, J. M., & Pezzuti, T. (2017). Second person pronouns enhance consumer involvement and brand attitude. Journal of Interactive Marketing, 39(1), 104–116. Khan, U., & Dhar, R. (2006). Licensing effect in consumer choice. Journal of Marketing Research, 43(2), 259–266. Lim, S., van Osselaer, S. M., Goodman, J. K., Fuchs, C., & Schreier, M. (2024). The Starbucks effect: When name-based order identification increases customers' store preference and service satisfaction. Journal of Retailing, 100(2), 316–329. Sahni, N. S., Wheeler, S. C., & Chintagunta, P. (2018). Personalization in email marketing: The role of noninformative advertising content. Marketing Science, 37(2), 236–258. Van Boven, L., Dunning, D., & Loewenstein, G. (2000). Egocentric empathy gaps between owners and buyers: Misperceptions of the endowment effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(1), 66–76. van der Meulen, M. (2022). Are we indeed so illuded? Recency and frequency illusions in Dutch prescriptivism. Languages, 7(1), 42. Zwicky, A. (2006). Why are we so illuded. Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/~zwicky/LSA07illude.abst.pdf

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.

Today on the show, we have Charles Rosenblatt, CEO of Butter Payments, providing ML AI-driven payment recovery for subscription merchants and recurring payments. Previously, Charles was CSO of Payoneer, CRO at Velo Payments, and ran treasury at D.E. Shaw during the late 90s—where managing a financial crisis taught him that outside factors can derail even the best strategies and smartest teams. In this episode, we uncover why the 14-day dunning period is an arbitrary standard that shouldn't exist—and how decoupling dunning strategy from product access unlocks smarter business decisions. Charles shares how Butter analyzes 128 variables across billions of transactions to predict payment recovery within 10 seconds, allowing companies to shut off high-cost AI users immediately when recovery is unlikely, while keeping loyal customers active when payments will clear. We explore why involuntary churn creates dangerous false signals: 30% of customers leaving might actually want to stay but have expired cards or temporary payment issues. This can lead product teams to catastrophic decisions—like Coca-Cola changing their formula when the real problem was payment infrastructure, not product-market fit. The lesson: understand what's within your control versus what's not before making strategic pivots. We also discuss how Capital One shifted their best people from acquisition to retention after realizing they were churning the equivalent of the 7th largest credit card company every year—because spending $20 to save a $500 NPV customer beats spending $300 to acquire a new one who might churn anyway. Finally, we dig into payment recovery ethics and strategy: why Butter refuses "forced payments" that drive customer accounts negative, how different card types (Amex vs. debit vs. prepaid) require completely different retry logic, and why competitors who inflate recovery promises by 100% damage trust across the industry.As always, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me directly at andrew@churn.fm, and don't forget to follow us on X.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Wales has something most countries don't: complete, intact court records from every witch trial held in the Court of Great Sessions. Author Mari Ellis Dunning used these archives to write Witch, a historical novel set in 16th century Wales.About the novel:Witch follows Doli, a Welsh young woman desperate to have a baby who seeks help from a local soothsayer. The story explores what happens when accusations arise in a community caught between old Welsh traditions and new English Protestant law.The historical context:Five witch trials in Wales resulted in death sentences. The records show fascinating details, including Gwen ferch Ellis's case where "ignoramus" (case dismissed) was physically crossed out before her conviction.Mari discusses the tension between licensed and unlicensed midwives, how the Royal College of Physicians excluded women from medicine, and why lay healers were often more effective than the male physicians who replaced them. Class boundaries determined which accusations progressed to trial.The conversation explores:How Mari balanced creating relatable, nuanced characters while staying true to the limited agency women actually had in the 16th centuryWhy Wales's cultural identity and the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism shaped different attitudes toward folk practicesThe connection between historical witch trials and modern medical misogyny, political rhetoric weaponizing "witch," and systemic violence against womenLinksBuy the book: Witsh by Mari Ellis Dunning Guest Article: Gwen ferch Ellis: The first woman in Wales to be sentenced to death on charges of witchcraft

Most of us are completely oblivious to the cognitive biases that dictate how we live our lives.  Today, with Tom Bowden-Green and Luan Wise, we cover seven cognitive biases that all of us fall for.  ---  Tom and Luan's book: https://amzn.to/49aZnh3 Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults See Agent Spark in action at ⁠gwi.com/spark⁠ Join 10,428 readers of my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/  ---  Today's sources:  Chambers, J. R. (2008). Explaining false uniqueness: Why we are both better and worse than others. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2(2), 878–894. Dunning, D. (2011). The Dunning–Kruger effect: On being ignorant of one's own ignorance. In Advances in experimental social psychology (Vol. 44, pp. 247–296). Academic Press. Einhorn, H. J., & Hogarth, R. M. (1978). Confidence in judgment: Persistence of the illusion of validity. Psychological Review, 85(5), 395–416. Helmreich, R., Aronson, E., & LeFan, J. (1970). To err is humanizing sometimes: Effects of self-esteem, competence, and a pratfall on interpersonal attraction. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 16(2), 259–264. Koskie, M. M., & Locander, W. B. (2023). Cool brands and hot attachments: Their effect on consumers' willingness to pay more. European Journal of Marketing, 57(4), 905–929. Pronin, E., Lin, D. Y., & Ross, L. (2002). The bias blind spot: Perceptions of bias in self versus others. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28(3), 369–381. Van Hoorens, V. (1993). Self-enhancement and superiority biases in social comparison. European Review of Social Psychology, 4, 113–139. White, G. L., Fishbein, M., & Rutstein, R. C. (1981). Passionate love and the misattribution of arousal. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 41(1), 56–62.

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.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: 6 Chicago-Area Catholic Schools To Close This Spring, Archdiocese Says: St. Francis Borgia in Dunning, Sts. Bruno and Richard School in Archer Heights, St. Jerome School in Bridgeport, St. Stanislaus Kostka […]

This week we're kicking off 2026 with the fantastic Lisa Dunning! Lisa, a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv and CHIMPS and a member of one of the newest improv troupes on the block, Grass Dens, joins Iain to share her journey from starring in a televised version of The Nativity at just six years old to becoming deeply entrenched in the world of improv in recent years. This bumper episode is packed with conversation about accents, performing, using improv in the real world, sharing a hobby with your partner, and so much more. Also, stick around until the end for a special New Year musical treat from Iain! So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and discover Lisa's true story about making stuff up.

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.

What does a failed bank robbery have to do with one of the most cited ideas in psychology? More than you might expect. In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban tells the true story of McArthur Wheeler, a man who believed that rubbing lemon juice on his face would make him invisible to security cameras. Confident in his reasoning—and even more confident in his ability to test it—Wheeler walked into two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight, fully exposed, certain that his citrus-based logic would protect him. It didn't. When police later showed him clear surveillance photos, Wheeler's stunned response became legendary: “But I wore the juice.” That moment caught the attention of psychologist David Dunning, who saw in Wheeler's mistake something deeper than criminal incompetence. Along with Justin Kruger, Dunning went on to study how people with low skill often lack the awareness to recognize their own limitations—research that became known as the Dunning–Kruger Effect. This episode explores the layered nature of mistakes: flawed assumptions, poorly designed tests, and the dangerous certainty that both are correct. It's not a story about stupidity. It's a story about human blind spots—and how easily confidence can outrun competence. Whether in leadership, work, or everyday life, the lesson is universal: it's not enough to test our ideas. We also have to test how we test them. Because some of the most convincing mistakes are the ones that feel like proof.

🧭 REBEL Rundown 📌 Key Points 🧠 We don’t know what we don’t know: Low experience can inflate confidence; true expertise usually brings humble certainty.🏥 ED relevance is universal: From central lines to transvenous pacing, over- or under-confidence shows up at every level—intern to seasoned attending.🧩 Metacognition matters: Accurate self-assessment is a clinical skill; reflection + feedback loops keep us calibrated.🛠️ Practice beats bravado: Skill decay is real; deliberate practice and HALO (high-acuity, low-occurrence) refreshers protect patients.🤝 Psychological safety ≠ niceties: “Confident humility” enables questions, feedback, and better resuscitation decisions—especially under uncertainty. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 📝 Introduction Welcome to REBEL MIND—Mastering Internal Negativity during Difficulty. In this series, we turn the same critical lens REBEL EM uses for literature inward—into mindset, leadership, and psychological safety—so we can deliver better care outward to patients and teams.In this episode and blog post, hosts Mark Ramzy and Kim Bambach (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University) explore a deceptively simple question: How accurately can we assess our own performance? The answer hinges on a classic cognitive bias that touches all of us in emergency medicine. 🧾 Paper Kruger J, Dunning D. Unskilled and unaware of it: how difficulties in recognizing one’s own incompetence lead to inflated self-assessments. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1999 Dec;7 PMID: 10626367 Cognitive Question How accurately can we assess our own performance? 💭 What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect? The Dunning–Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias where:Lower-skill individuals tend to overestimate their competence, andHigher-skill individuals often underestimate theirs.Translation for the busy clinician: early on the learning curve, confidence spikes (“Mount Stupid”) because we don’t yet see the complexity. As experience accrues, confidence dips (“Valley of Despair”) with growing awareness, then rises again—grounded in nuance and humility.Key insight: True expertise ≠ louder certainty; it’s often quieter, more curious, and more collaborative. How It Applies to the Emergency Department Procedures (e.g., central lines, TVP): Watching a 5-minute video creates “I got this” energy—until the wire won’t pass, the patient thrashes, or you hit carotid. Competence includes troubleshooting in context.Skill Decay is Inevitable: If you haven’t done a chest tube or a TVP in months, you’re not as sharp as last time. Without deliberate refreshers, you drift below the safe-performance line.Everyone’s a Novice Somewhere: New disease entities, evolving algorithms, new tools (POCUS, decision support) mean even attendings routinely re-enter novice zones.Feedback Blind Spots: Lower performers can both overestimate their skills and resist feedback—while many high performers (particularly women, per discussed literature) undervalue their abilities.Culture is Clinical: The ED demands decisive action amid uncertainty. Psychological safety + confident humility lets teams surface alternative diagnoses, challenge momentum, and correct course fast. ⏩Immediate Action Steps for Your Next Shift Run a 60-second debrief on two casesWhat went well? What would I do differently next time? Write one improvement you’ll test today.Play “What if the opposite were true?”Anchored on “lumbosacral strain”, Ask, What if fever/incontinence appears? How does that change my path?Solicit 360° micro-feedbackAsk a nurse, resident, and peer: “One thing I did well; one thing to improve.” Say “thank you,” not “but.”Schedule a HALO refresher this weekPick one high-acuity, low-occurrence procedure (TVP, cric, thoracotomy). Do a 10-minute mental model + equipment walk-through; book sim time if available.Adopt a pre-procedure pauseIf X goes wrong, I’ll do Y. Name two likely failure modes (e.g., “wire won’t advance,” “delirium/agitation”) and your first corrective step.Language shift on shiftSwap “I’m sure” → “I’m reasonably confident, here’s my plan B.” Invite input: “What am I missing?” Conclusion The Dunning–Kruger Effect isn’t a moral failing; it’s a predictable human pattern that every clinician rides—often multiple times per day in the ED. The antidote is metacognition: routine reflection, explicit debiasing, deliberate practice, and feedback within a psychologically safe culture. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line Competence is quiet and curious. The more we know, the more we recognize what we don’t—and the better we become at caring for patients and each other. Further Reading Dunning D, Kruger J. Unskilled and Unaware of It (1999). Classic paper introducing the effect.Croskerry P. Cognitive forcing strategies in clinical decision-making.Kahneman D. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Heuristics & biases in high-stakes decisions.Ericsson KA. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Deliberate practice & skill acquisition.Edmondson AC. The Fearless Organization. Psychological safety and learning culture in teams. Meet the Authors Mark Ramzy, DO Co-Editor-in-Chief Cardiothoracic Intensivist and EM Attending RWJBH / Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ Kim Bambach, MD Podcasting Manager Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Ohio State University The post REBEL MIND – The Dunning Kruger Effect: Why Looking Inward Improves Patient Care appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

Lawrence starts by explaining how he found his business niche and the lessons learned from working with successful developers. He gets granular on his geographical areas of focus and on understanding risks when developing product that will set the top comparable in a neighborhood. Lawrence provides a great take on his top Chicago neighborhoods for upside and reasoning for why he is bullish. Throughout this episode, Lawrence emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding your market and getting in the game to achieve success!

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' 81-73 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center in the ACC/SEC Men's Challenge. Why couldn't Pitt pay off a sometimes encouraging performance? Is Jeff Capel's team deep enough for ACC play beyond main guys like Cam Corhen, considering they only really played seven guys against the high-tempo Aggies? Where would this team be if not for Damarco Minor's buzzer beater to beat Ohio State? Is fatigue already setting in? And with overpassing a problem Wednesday night, how can they ensure Minor, Barry Dunning Jr., Omari Witherspoon, Brandin Cummings and others are being aggressive? Our duo answers those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawrence starts by explaining how he found his business niche and lessons learned from working with successful developers. He gets granular on his geographical areas of focus and on understanding risks when developing product that will set the top comparable in a neighborhood. Lawrence provides a great take on his top Chicago neighborhoods for upside and reasoning for why he is bullish. Throughout this episode, Lawrence emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding your market and getting in the game to achieve success! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Lawrence Dunning, Fulton Grace Realty Link: SUCI Ep 118 - Lawrence Dunning Link: Enter The Lionheart (Lawrence's Podcast) Link: The One Thing (Book Recommendation) Link: Vevor Adjustable Handrails Guest Questions:  03:01 Housing Provider Tip - Leverage adjustable handrails for an affordable solution to meet compliance requirements! 04:58 Intro to our guest, Lawrence Dunning! 12:27 Lawrence's business and areas of focus! 16:40 Real estate agent's value to developers. 26:33 Setting the top comparables in a neighborhood. 35:02 Lawrence's top emerging neighborhoods! 45:46 Outlook on Chicago's south side. 52:01 What is your competitive advantage? 53:00 One piece of advice for new investors. 53:47 What do you do for fun? 54:54 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  56:43 Local Network Recommendation?  57:02 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

This week, Caroline and Liz welcome back duo designers Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning to the show of the design duo Gordon Dunning in our NEW Atlanta podcast studio! Lathem and Cate demystify the client-designer relationship, walk through their step-by-step process (including their famous Love‑Hate meeting), and share practical guidance on budgets, timelines, communication, construction walkthroughs, sourcing art, and finishing touches. Whether you're hiring a designer for a single room, a phased project, or a whole-home build, they explain what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to get the most from the partnership. What You'll Hear in This Episode: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:00 Meet Lathem Gordon & Cate Dunning (Gordon Dunning) 03:00 How to prepare before hiring a designer 06:00 Why relationship and communication style matter 09:00 Interviewing designers — what to ask 14:00 Budget conversations: ranges, transparency, and expectations 18:00 Working alongside architects and builders 22:00 The Love‑Hate meeting — ideation and identifying priorities 28:00 Magic wand + Anne piles — how choices get refined 32:00 Meeting length, decision fatigue, and pacing 36:00 Construction deliverables and walkthroughs (framing, electrical, millwork) 40:00 Designer as advocate — handling on-site surprises 43:00 Install day: how Gordon Dunning handles reveals 48:00 Post-install follow-up, fixes, and photo shoots 52:00 Using existing furniture and moving between homes 58:00 Sourcing and commissioning art — client-led vs. designer-led 01:05:00 Accessories, final styling, and invoicing 01:12:00 Communication preferences (email vs. text) and process etiquette 01:19:00 Common misconceptions and final advice 01:24:00 Where to find Gordon Dunning Also Mentioned: @gordondunning | Designer Instagram gordondunning.com | Gordon Dunning Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Ballard Designs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Website Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices