The CSCS Beat. More than just matters of the heart.

On this episode of the CSCS beat, four surgeons from across Canada sit down to discuss their journeys in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. We explore the key pillars of developing a successful minimally invasive program, the barriers encountered along the way, and the lessons learned. Looking ahead, we debate the long-term outlook for robotic cardiac surgery in Canada and how minimally invasive approaches may impact trainee learning.

This episode dives into the inspiring and often challenging journeys of women who have carved out careers as cardiac surgeons in Canada—a field historically dominated by men. Through candid conversations, these trailblazers share their personal stories of perseverance, mentorship, and resilience. We explore the unique obstacles they’ve faced, from gender bias and work-life balance to navigating leadership roles in high-pressure environments. Listeners will gain insight into how these surgeons are shaping the future of cardiac care, advocating for diversity, and paving the way for the next generation of women in medicine.

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion with seasoned surgeons reflecting on their early careers. Our expert guests share the challenges they faced, lessons learned, and insights gained as they navigated the start of their surgical journeys. They also explore how the field has evolved, comparing their experiences then and now. A must-listen for new surgeons and medical enthusiasts eager for insights from experienced professionals.

In this podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rakesh Arora and Dr. Yoan Lamarche, co-founders of the Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society or CANCARE, and Dr. Gurmeet Singh, the current president of CANCARE, to discuss the key pioneering roles that Canadians have played in the growth of the cardiovascular surgical critical care movement, both nationally and internationally.

Cardiac surgical training and the world in which the trainee lives is forever changing, and hopefully for the better. We sit down with 4 trainees at various levels of their training career from across the country to discuss the past, present and future of training cardiac surgeons in Canada.

An internist, an infectious disease specialist, and two cardiac surgeons get together to chat about the increasing clinical and ethical conundrum that is infective endocarditis in the setting of patients who inject drugs.

The CSCS and TopMedTalk team up to discuss the latest trends in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery and why providers need to pay attention to the increased role that ERAS is playing in improving post-operative outcomes.

A discussion of the increasing burden of acute heart failure and ever evolving role that mechanical circulatory support plays in improving patient outcomes.

A review of the complementary roles of transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical aortic valve replacement in the management of severe aortic stenosis.