In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world.

In this episode, Joel addresses new guidelines for mechanical circulatory support, a five-year follow-up after transcatheter repair of secondary mitral regurgitation, and risk factors in aortic root replacement during frozen elephant trunk procedures.

He also talks about two techniques for internal mammary artery harvest, a webinar on advanced aortic root surgery, and recordings from the conference on sublobar resections. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Prof. Eric Lim at Royal Brompton Hospital.

JANS Items Mentioned

The 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support: A 10-Year Update

Five-Year Follow-up after Transcatheter Repair of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation

Concomitant Aortic Root Replacement During Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation Does Not Increase Perioperative Risk 

CTSNet Content Mentioned

Internal Mammary Artery Harvest: Two Techniques with Tips and Tricks

Getinge Webinar: Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts 

Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer: Session 8, Part 2

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