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 

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