This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Nasser Altorki, thoracic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian about the 10-year results from the JCOG0802 trial.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:56 JANS 1, Re-Repair vs Replacement

05:07 JANS 2, Mini Mitral Multicentre RCT

07:01 JANS 3, PERSEVERE Study

08:54 JANS 4, Parietal Pleurectomy vs Pleural Abrasion

11:38 Career Center

12:33 Video 1, Endoscopic Post-Infarction VSD Repair

14:11 Video 2, 3D Dor Procedure & MVR Huge LV Aneurysm

15:19 Video 3, Non-Cardioplegic Myo Protection Robotic

17:16 Nasser Altorki Interview, JCOG

45:16 Upcoming Events

47:20 Closing

They discuss key aspects of the trial, including the noninferiority primary endpoint. Dr. Altorki shares his overall thoughts on the trial, and they also examine topics such as pulmonary function, lobar vs sublobar resection, and segmentectomy vs wedge resection. Additionally, they explore secondary primary lung cancer, the importance of thoracic surgeons presenting data to patients, and best practices for segmentectomy to ensure patient safety. They also examine good wedge resection vs bad wedge resection, planning for segmentectomy, and the future of lobectomy and segmentectomy.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the outcomes of re-repair vs replacement after failed primary mitral regurgitation repair, minimally invasive thoracoscopically-guided right minithoracotomy vs conventional sternotomy for mitral valve repair, one-year results of novel aortic arch hybrid prosthesis for repair of acute DeBakey Type I dissection with malperfusion, and a meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of parietal pleurectomy vs pleural abrasion in treating spontaneous pneumothorax. 

In addition, Joel explores endoscopic post-infarction VSD repair, 3D video-assisted endoscopic Dor procedure and MVR for post-infarction huge LV aneurysm, and non-cardioplegic myocardial protection for robotic mitral surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) Outcomes of Re-Repair Versus Replacement After Failed Primary Mitral Regurgitation Repair: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis 

2.) Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopically-Guided Right Minithoracotomy Versus Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: The UK Mini Mitral Multicentre RCT 

3.) One-Year Results of Novel Aortic Arch Hybrid Prosthesis for Repair of Acute DeBakey Type I Dissection With Malperfusion: PERSEVERE Study 

4.) A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Parietal Pleurectomy Versus Pleural Abrasion in Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Endoscopic Post-Infarction VSD Repair 

2.) Pushing Surgical Boundaries: 3D Video-Assisted Endoscopic Dor Procedure and MVR for Post-Infarction Huge LV Aneurysm 

3.) Non-Cardioplegic Myocardial Protection for Robotic Mitral Surgery 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) Instructional Video Competition 

2.) 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition 

3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide  

4.) Career Center  

5.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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In this episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, moderator Vicki Morton, Director of Clinical and Quality Outcomes at Providence Anesthesiology Associates in North Carolina, USA, spoke with Alexander Gregory, a cardiovascular anesthesiologist and assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada, and Dr. V. Seenu Reddy, a cardiothoracic surgeon at HCA’s TriStar Cardiovascular Surgery in Nashville, Tennesee, USA, about the 10 things they hate about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 

01:38 Overcomplication 

05:29 Simple Barriers 

08:54 Change Obstructionists 

10:52 Status Quo 

12:49 Messing with Protocol 

14:21 Giving Up on Protocol 

16:48 Need for Patient-Reported Outcomes 

19:18 Struggle Into Cardiac Subspecialty 

21:30 Takeaways 

The goal of this discussion was to identify specific challenges and propose potential solutions. They emphasize the importance of having two leaders—a champion and a co-champion—to effectively guide ERAS initiatives. Additionally, they discuss creating standing orders and issues related to microbarriers and resistance to change. They also highlight the need for customization of protocols, acknowledging the differences between surgeons who utilize ERAS and those who do not, as well as the tendency to maintain the status quo. Patient perspectives are another key focus, with a call to implement changes that enhance tracking and monitoring of patient outcomes. Furthermore, they explore the role of technology designed for patients, as well as applying ERAS principles to surgeries that fall “outside of the box.”  

The Cardiac Recovery Room is the place to hear the conversations colleagues are having after the meetings. Each month, a new episode will be released featuring a leadership panel from the ERAS Cardiac Society. 

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In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Samer Nashef, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, about complications in cardiothoracic surgery.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:34 Dr. Nashef Background

04:06 Results Monitoring

08:55 Common Complications

14:40 Mentality

19:18 Identifying Room for Improvement

21:25 Pattern of Response

22:47 Long-Term Complications

26:08 Mortality/Morbidity Meetings

28:28 Perfection, Balance

30:33 Coping w Major Complications

35:06 Learning Your Psyche

35:51 Trainee-Consultant Responsibility

37:51 Resilience

39:19 Key Takeaways

41:07 Training Advice

They delve into early complications that trainees experience, approaches to managing acute complications, and nonacute and postoperative complications. They also highlight learning from complications, coping strategies, and the emotional impact involved in cardiothoracic surgery. Additionally, they discuss the concepts of growth, resilience, and strength in cardiothoracic surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Nashef provides advice to trainees currently navigating difficult cases, and general guidance for those in training.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Be sure to watch for next month’s episode!  

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Laurens Ceulemans, thoracic surgeon at the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium, about lung volume reduction.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:41 Right to Repair, Robotics Re-Use

04:53 REPEAT Trial

06:30 JANS 1, PCI After CABG Randomized Trial

08:01 JANS 2, No-Touch vs Conventional Saph Veins

11:04 JANS 3, Sir Terence English & Keyvyn Mohagissi

12:09 CTSNet Recruitment Guide

12:54 Video 1, JCOG0802 Bombshell & Webinar

16:33 Video 2, Endoscopic Cardiac Foreign Body Extraction

17:56 Video 3, First Europe Robotic AVR Perceval Valve

18:42 Video 4, Bilateral VATS Sympathectomy

20:10 Laurens Ceulemans Interview

34:15 Upcoming Events

34:48 Closing

They highlighted key takeaways from the procedure and addressed the issue of air leaks. They also discussed bilateral lung volume reduction and emphasized the importance of a team approach. Additionally, they focused on why surgeons should be selecting the healthiest patients for this operation rather than the most critically ill, as well as the future of lung volume reduction.   

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a multicenter, randomized trial on the PCI of native coronary artery vs saphenous vein graft after prior bypass surgery, a meta-analysis of randomized trials on the outcomes of no-touch vs conventionally harvested saphenous veins for coronary artery bypass surgery, and the death of transplant pioneer Sir Terence English at 93. 

In addition, Joel explores bombshell 10-year JCOG0802 results showing lobectomy is superior to segmentectomy for lung cancer, endoscopic extraction of a cardiac foreign body, the first robotic aortic valve replacement in Europe using a Perceval valve, and bilateral VATS sympathectomy for ventricular tachycardia electrical storm. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) PCI of Native Coronary Artery vs Saphenous Vein Graft After Prior Bypass Surgery: A Multicenter, Randomized Trial 

2.) Outcomes of No-Touch Vs Conventionally Harvested Saphenous Veins for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials 

3.) Transplant Pioneer Sir Terence English Dies at 93 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Bombshell 10-Year JCOG0802 Results Show Lobectomy Is Superior to Segmentectomy for Lung Cancer 

2.) Military Heart Trauma: Endoscopic Extraction of a Cardiac Foreign Body 

3.) First Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement in Europe Using a Perceval Valve  

4.) Bilateral VATS Sympathectomy for Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) Restore Robotics  

2.) 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition 

3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide  

4.) Career Center  

5.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Christopher McGregor, professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, about the current state of cardiac and kidney xenotransplantation.

Chapters

00:00 Intro 

03:10 Sir Terence English 

08:00 JANS 1, Cardiac Xenotransplantation 

09:13 JANS 2, Coffee Consumption on AF 

11:06 JANS 3, Environmental Factors Acute AD 

12:49 JANS 4, PROTHOR Trial 

15:15 Video 1, Combined AV & Coronary via LAM 

17:08 Video 2, ARCA w MV Prolapse 

19:32 Video 3, Redo Elephant Trunk After EAR 

22:06 Chris McGregor Interview 

48:23 Upcoming Events 

50:15 Closing 

They discussed the three approved trials for xenotransplantation in 2025, the preclinical efficacy assessment, and the various challenges of xenotransplantation. Additionally, they explored the history of orthotopic transplants, heart failure, and antibody-mediated rejection. They also examined the future of xenotransplantation and the anatomy of pig hearts vs human hearts.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the status of cardiac xenotransplantation including preclinical models, the DECAF randomized clinical trial on if caffeinated coffee consumption or abstinence reduces atrial fibrillation; the impact of environmental factors on acute aortic dissection; and a multicenter, international, randomized, controlled, phase 3 trial on the effects of intraoperative higher vs lower positive end-expiratory pressure during one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery on postoperative pulmonary complications (PROTHOR).  

In addition, Joel explores combined aortic valve and coronary surgery via left anterior minithoracotomy, management of anomalous right coronary artery in a patient with mitral valve prolapse, and redo frozen elephant trunk after endovascular arch repair. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) 2025: Status of Cardiac Xenotransplantation Including Preclinical Models 

2.) Caffeinated Coffee Consumption or Abstinence to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation: The DECAF Randomized Clinical Trial 

3.) Weathering the Aorta: The Impact of Environmental Factors on Acute Aortic Dissection  

4.) Effects of Intraoperative Higher Versus Lower Positive End-Expiratory Pressure During One-Lung Ventilation for Thoracic Surgery on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (PROTHOR): A Multicentre, International, Randomised, Controlled, Phase 3 Trial 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Combined Aortic Valve and Coronary Surgery via Left Anterior Minithoracotomy: Clinical Experience With Sutureless Bioprosthesis 

2.) Management of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in a Patient With Mitral Valve Prolapse 

3.) Redo Frozen Elephant Trunk After Endovascular Arch Repair 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) Resident Video Competition 

2.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide  

3.) Career Center  

4.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Evgenij Potapov, a consultant senior surgeon and co-chairman of the mechanical circulatory support program in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the German Heart Center in Berlin, about the guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support (tCMS) in adult cardiac surgery.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

They discussed the key elements of the guidelines, active unloading, and current trends and outcomes in tMCS. Additionally, they addressed protected cardiac surgery for high-risk patients, cardiac arrest, and the impact of recent changes to the donor heart allocation system on tMCS. Dr. Potapov also shared valuable insights on hints and tips for tMCS, anticoagulation management, and the future of tMCS. Furthermore, Joel elaborated on recent discussions regarding lobectomy vs segmentectomy in a detailed analysis. 

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a 10-year propensity-matched analysis on if we can safely train cardiothoracic surgical residents to perform emergency surgery, investigating the personality of interventional and surgical cardiovascular specialists, a clinical perspective on robotic-assisted vascular surgery, and a quality-of-life analysis of patients with moderately dilated aortic root or ascending aorta. 

In addition, Joel explores branch-first arch replacement, revisiting the Manougian technique with double-patch, and Bentall surgery via right anterior minithoracotomy. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) Can We Safely Train Cardiothoracic Surgical Residents to Perform Emergency Surgery? A 10-Year Propensity-Matched Analysis  

2.) Cut From the Same Cloth? Investigating the Personality of Interventional and Surgical Cardiovascular Specialists 

3.) Robotic-Assisted Vascular Surgery: A Clinical Perspective 

4.) Surgery Versus Surveillance: A Quality-of-Life Analysis of Patients With Moderately Dilated Aortic Root or Ascending Aorta 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Branch-First Arch Replacement: How to Do It  

2.) Revisiting the Manougian Technique With Double-Patch  

3.) Bentall Surgery via Right Anterior Minithoracotomy  

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery  

2.) The Cardiac Recovery Room 

3.) Resident Video Competition 

4.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide    

5.) Career Center  

6.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Randas Batista, cardiac surgeon and founder of Vilela Batista Heart Foundation, about the surgical treatment of Eisenmenger syndrome.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:51 JANS 1, DAMSUN-HF Study

05:41 JANS 2, TAVR vs SAVR Guidelines

07:45 JANS 3, Myocardial Infarction After CABG

10:31 JANS 4, VAD Bridge-to-Transplant

12:27 New Recruitment Guide

13:54 Video 1, Anomalous Right Coronary Artery

15:27 Video 2, Beating Heart Transplant OCS

17:51 Video 3, Aortic Dissection Podcast w Marc Moon

19:26 Randas Batista Interview

37:38 Upcoming Events

They explored what Eisenmenger syndrome is and outlined the most common causes of the condition. They also delved into the history of this syndrome, highlighting the significant contributions of Viktor Eisenmenger and Paul H. Wood. Furthermore, they discussed the impact of this syndrome on lung function and extracting oxygen within the pulmonary artery. Dr. Batista shared valuable technical tips for performing the surgical procedure as well as solutions for managing this syndrome.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the DAMSUN-HF study on AI-enabled digital auscultation for detecting heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa, transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement in low-risk patients at seven years, current clinical practices and future perspectives on periprocedural myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting, and an analysis of UNOS. 

In addition, Joel explores anomalous right coronary artery, beating heart transplantation using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS), and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Marc Moon about aortic dissection. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) AI-Enabled Digital Auscultation for Detecting Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa: The DAMSUN-HF Study 

2.) Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at 7 Years 

3.) Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Current Clinical Practices and Future Perspectives 

4.) Analysis of UNOS: Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant in Paediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Anomalous Right Coronary Artery 

2.) Beating Heart Transplantation Using the Organ Care "Heart-in-a-Box" System (OCS) 

3.) The Atrium: Aortic Dissection 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) The Cardiac Recovery Room 

2.) Resident Video Competition 

3.) 2025 CTSNet Recruitment Guide  

4.) Career Center  

5.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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In this inaugural episode of CTSNet’s new podcast, The Cardiac Recovery Room, moderator Dr. 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, spoke with Drs. Rakesh Arora, Director of Perioperative and Cardiac Critical Care and Research Director in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and Michael C. Grant, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, about cardiac surgery myths.  

Chapters

00:54 Are There Myths?

02:49 Applying Non-Cardiac Surgery Data

04:52 Reducing NPO, Diabetes Carb-Load

08:17 Postop, Crystalloid Volume

10:31 Bicarb Usage

12:10 Hematocrit & Hemoglobin

14:53 Bronchoscopy for Early Extubation

18:54 Routine X-Rays

22:19 Lactates

24:48 Sleeplessness & Delirium

31:14 Final Thoughts

They discuss important topics such as the rationale for reducing nothing by mouth (NPO) guidelines, NPO after midnight, and the implications of carbohydrate loading for patients with type 1 diabetes. They examine critical issues of volume resuscitation, comparing the use of albumin vs crystalloids, as well as bicarb usage. Additionally, they evaluate hematocrit and hemoglobin levels, questioning whether specific thresholds should be established. The conversation also covers bronchoscopy for early extubation, inline suctioning for a bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and the necessity of daily chest x-rays following cardiac surgery. Furthermore, they address topics such as lactates, sleep aids, and delirium. 

The Cardiac Recovery Room is the place to hear the conversations colleagues are having after the meetings. Each month, a new episode will be released featuring a leadership panel from the ERAS Cardiac Society. 

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Zara Shirazi, a congenital cardiac surgery post-fellow at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, about advancing pediatric cardiac surgery in Pakistan using what she learned from her fellowship in Austria.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:28 Vince TAVR Roundtables

03:05 Foreign Body, Case of the Month

03:49 JANS 1, Temporary MCS Guidelines

13:50 JANS 2, Parenting as a CT Surgeon

16:20 JANS 3, Utilization of Long Distance Donors

18:20 JANS 5, Multi-A Grafting in Redo CABG

20:58 Career Center

21:20 Video 1, Pulm & Tricuspid Endocarditis

22:35 Video 2, Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines

27:05 Video 3, Thoraflex Hybrid Graft Insertion

28:16 Zara Shirazi Interview

39:30 Upcoming Events

42:42 Closing

They explored the advantages of working in a hospital in Pakistan compared to Austria, as well as the different techniques and operations, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Dr. Shirazi also shared her experiences as a fellow in Austria and the valuable insights she gained from that experience. Additionally, she discussed her vision for the growth of her unit over the next five years and provided an overview of what a typical surgical week looks like in Pakistan.  

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the EACTS/STS/AATS guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery, the unique challenges and positive impacts on children raised by cardiothoracic surgeon mothers, evolving changes in center-level utilization of longer distance donors in heart transplantation, and multiarterial grafting in redo coronary artery bypass grafting. 

In addition, Joel explores pulmonary and tricuspid valve endocarditis, an interview with Drs. Borger and Marin-Cuartas on the guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease, and Thoraflex Hybrid graft insertion in a patient with Marfan syndrome. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery  

2.) Parenting From the OR: The Unique Challenges and Positive Impacts on Children Raised by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Mothers 

3.) Evolving Changes in Centre-Level Utilization of Longer Distance Donors in Heart Transplantation 

4.) Multiarterial Grafting in Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Type of Arterial Conduit and Patient Sex Determine Benefit 

CTSNet Content Mentioned 

1.) Pulmonary and Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: A Late Sequelae of Unrepaired Double Chambered Right Ventricle in an Adult 

2.) Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: An Interview With Drs. Borger and Marin-Cuartas 

3.) Thoraflex Hybrid Graft Insertion in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) Adapting Global Innovations to Local Realities: Advancing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in Pakistan—Lessons From Austria 

2.) Roundtable: Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  

3.) Case of the Month: The Case of a Foreign Body 

4.) Resident Video Competition 

5.) The Cardiac Recovery Room 

6.) Career Center  

7.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Marc Moon, Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Texas Heart Institute, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery section at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, about aortic dissection.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:33 About Dr. Moon

02:51 Overview

03:33 History

05:27 Pathophysiology & Clinical Presentation

12:14 Diagnosis

15:25 Management

15:36 Step-by-Step, Type A

41:29 Step-by-Step, Type B

44:25 Postop Management

46:51 Complications

51:49 Future of Aortic Dissection

54:38 Key Takeaways

55:16 Training Advice

They begin with an overview of aortic dissection, including its history and pathophysiology. They explored imaging techniques and diagnostic approaches, as well as management options. Additionally, they provided the steps for performing aortic dissection for both Type A and Type B, addressing postoperative management and complications. The episode concludes with a look at the future of aortic dissection, and Dr. Moon provides advice to trainees.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on extended resection with Dr. Erinoangelo Rendina.   

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