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• The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 129: Using AI in Medical Writing

  This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing medical articles. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Using AI in Medical Writing 09:07 JANS 1, AI-Writing Article 14:53 JANS 2, Kidney vs Lung Transplant Outcomes 17:04 JANS 3, Harvesting Tech on ITAG 18:56 JANS 4, Phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 Trial 23:01 Career Center 23:41 Video 1, TAVR Explant After CABG w MVR 25:28 Video 2, Updated Y-Incision AA Enlargement 27:05 Video 3, Carotid Artery Cann for CABG 28:16 Upcoming Events He reviews guidelines set by the International Committee of Journal Editors Committee regarding publication ethics and emphasizes the benefits of utilizing AI in writing processes. Joel also highlights the crucial necessity of including disclosures when employing AI tools. Additionally, he delves into other ways AI can be used, such as data analysis, and discusses taking accountability when using these technologies. Furthermore, he addresses the limitations of AI, noting that it cannot be cited as a source or used as a coauthor.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on assisted artificial intelligence in medical writing, the impact of kidney transplantation on survival outcomes for lung transplantation, if the harvesting technique affects the production of nitric oxide and endothelin in the internal thoracic artery graft, and the platform phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 trial on perioperative durvalumab plus chemotherapy plus new agents for resectable non-small-cell lung cancer.  In addition, Joel explores a TAVR explant after CABG with MVR, tips and tricks for the updated Y-incision aortic annular enlargement, and carotid artery cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Assisted Artificial Intelligence in Medical Writing: A Primer for Humans   2.) The Impact of Kidney Transplantation on Survival Outcomes for Lung Transplantation  3.) The Harvesting Technique Affects the Production of Nitric Oxide and Endothelin in the Internal Thoracic Artery Graft  4.) Perioperative Durvalumab Plus Chemotherapy Plus New Agents for Resectable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: The Platform Phase 2 NeoCOAST-2 Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) TAVR Explant After CABG With MVR   2.) Tips and Tricks for the Updated Y-Incision Aortic Annular Enlargement   3.) Carotid Artery Cannulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly work in Medical Journals  2.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  3.) Resident 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.

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• The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 128: The World's First Transcervical Robotic AVR Procedures

  This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Fraser Sutherland, a consultant cardiac surgeon at Ross Hall Hospital and the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Scotland, about the world’s first transcervical robotic aortic valve replacement (AVR) procedures. Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:30 JANS 1, CABG After 60 Years  13:53 JANS 2, Endovascular Arch Repair  16:45 JANS 3, Impact of Age on ARR  18:47 JANS 4, Anterior Mediastinal Teratomas  20:28 Career Center  21:02 Video 1, RUL Without Dissecting SPV  22:58 Video 2, Replacement w Double Patch Repair  23:53 Video 3, TAVR & SAVR Removal w LVOR  24:47 Dr. Sutherland Interview  45:26 Closing  They discuss the history and evolution of these cases, along with the preclinical work that led to this innovative technique. Dr. Sutherland addresses initial challenges such as the uniportal incision, the transcervical retractor system, and enhancing dexterity by incorporating a robotic system. They also detail the first clinical case, including postoperative outcomes and the importance of maintaining safety for the patient. Additionally, they explore the benefits for patients undergoing this procedure and its future potential. Furthermore, Dr. Sutherland provides insights into the procedural steps and key aspects of the procedure.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on coronary artery bypass grafting 60 years after its debut, endograft design options and worldwide results for endovascular arch repair, the impact of age on aortic root replacement, and a multicenter retrospective study on if subxiphoid thoracoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for the treatment of anterior mediastinal teratomas.  In addition, Joel explores a multiportal approach for robotic right upper lobectomy without dissecting the superior pulmonary vein, aortic and mitral replacement with double patch repair, and TAVR and SAVR removal with left ventricular outflow reconstruction.  JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: 60 Years After Its Debut  2.) Endovascular Arch Repair: Endograft Design Options and Worldwide Results  3.) The Impact of Age on Aortic Root Replacement  4.) Subxiphoid Thoracoscopic Surgery Is Safe and Feasible for the Treatment of Anterior Mediastinal Teratomas: A Multicentre Retrospective Study  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Right Upper Lobectomy Without Dissecting the Superior Pulmonary Vein: A Multiportal Approach   2.) Aortic and Mitral Replacement With Double Patch Repair   3.) TAVR and SAVR Removal With Left Ventricular Outflow Reconstruction  Other Items Mentioned  1.) World's First Transcervical Robotic AVR Procedures Successfully Performed in 4 Cleveland Clinic Patients  2.) Resident Video Competition  3.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  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.

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• The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 127: Patient Blood Management

  This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Marc Pelletier, division chief of cardiac surgery for the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, about patient blood management. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 EACTS 2025 07:19 JANS 1, HVD Management Guidelines 16:26 JANS 2, Low-Risk AVR Evidence 19:21 JANS 3, Warden Procedure Selection 20:36 JANS 4, Primary Repair of CAT 21:48 JANS 5, NEWTON-CABG Cardiolink-5 23:20 Video 1, Acute Aortic Syndrome 24:54 Video 2, Redo TVR Under Bypass 27:13 Video 3, Giant Tension Bulla 28:47 Dr. Pelletier Interview 34:25 Outro They delve into the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) guidelines on patient blood management, along with key tips. They also explore preoperative optimization, provide an example, and discuss cell savers and reducing dead space during surgery. Additionally, they touch on postoperative transfusion and the importance of performing meticulous surgery.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the 2025 ESC/EACTS guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease, low-risk aortic valve replacement at the crossroads of evidence, ideal age and weight for the Warden procedure in patients with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, a systematic meta-analysis of short- and long-term outcomes of the primary repair of common arterial trunk, and an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the effect of Evolocumab on saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass surgery.  In addition, Joel explores the surgical treatment of acute aortic syndrome, a redo tricuspid valve replacement technique under right heart bypass for a previously repaired tricuspid valve, and thoracoscopic resection of a giant tension bulla. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: Developed by the Task Force for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)   2.) Low-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement at the Crossroads of Evidence  3.) Is There an Ideal Age or Weight for the Warden Procedure in Patients With Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return?  4.) Primary Repair of Common Arterial Trunk: A Systematic Meta-Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Outcomes  5.) Effect of Evolocumab on Saphenous Vein Graft Patency After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5): An International, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Surgical Treatment of Acute Aortic Syndrome   2.) Redo Tricuspid Valve Replacement Technique Under Right Heart Bypass for a Previously Repaired Tricuspid Valve   3.) Thoracoscopic Resection of a Giant Tension Bulla   Other Items Mentioned  1.) STS/SCA/AmSECT/SABM Update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Patient Blood Management  2.) Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Lower-Risk Patients: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials  3.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  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.

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• The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 126: Another Successful Experience in Ghana

  This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning shares insights from his recent trip to Ghana. Chapters 00:00 Intro  02:18 Ghana Mission Trip  04:35 Failures of a Heart Surgeon   09:27 JANS 1, Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity   12:57 JANS 2, Utility of GERAADA Score   14:41 JANS 3, Aortic Valve Neocuspidization   17:33 JANS 4, Procedural Planning in Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy  19:09 JANS 5, The Outlet Orifice Diameter   22:28 Video 1, Clampless Aortic Valve Replacement   24:01 Video 2, Multiportal Robot-Assisted Extended LLS S6  25:13 Video 3, The Atrium  26:00 EACTS 2025 & Upcoming Events  27:35 Footage From Ghana  He discusses the various procedures that he and his team performed during their visit, as well as his overall experience collaborating with the local surgeons. The episode also features surgical footage from his time in Ghana and includes discussion with several surgeons about their work. Additionally, Joel addresses a recent news story from the UK regarding the failures of a heart surgeon that have contributed to multiple patient deaths. He provides an overview of the circumstances surrounding these events and emphasizes the critical importance of teamwork in surgical practice.   Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on an analysis of the UK mini mitral randomized controlled trial for accelerometer-measured physical activity after mitral valve surgery, the utility of GERAADA score for predicting long-term survival following surgical repair of aortic dissection, early to mid-term results of aortic valve neocuspidization for rheumatic aortic valve disease, a systematic review and meta-analysis for three-dimensional reconstruction and virtual simulation of patient-specific anatomy for procedural planning in thoracoscopic segmentectomy, and the outlet orifice diameter of surgical bioprosthetic aortic stented valves is predominantly much smaller than the inlet orifice diameter.  In addition, Joel explores a clampless aortic valve replacement in a partial porcelain aorta with aortic root enlargement and CABG with two grafts, multiportal robot-assisted extended lower left segmentectomy, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. John D. Puskas about proximal coronary anastomosis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity After Mitral Valve Surgery: An Analysis of the UK Mini Mitral Randomized Controlled Trial  2.) Utility of GERAADA Score for Predicting Long-Term Survival Following Surgical Repair of Aortic Dissection  3.) Early to Mid-Term Results of Aortic Valve Neocuspidization for Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disease  4.) Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Virtual Simulation of Patient-Specific Anatomy for Procedural Planning in Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  5.) The Outlet Orifice Diameter of Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Stented Valves Is Predominantly Much Smaller Than the Inlet Orifice Diameter   CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Clampless Aortic Valve Replacement in a Partial Porcelain Aorta With Aortic Root Enlargement and CABG With Two Grafts  2.) Multiportal Robot-Assisted Extended Lower Left Segmentectomy: Superior Segment S6 With Lateral S9 Resection  3.) The Atrium: Proximal Coronary Anastomosis   Other Items Mentioned  1.) Joel Dunning YouTube Channel | The Arrhythmia Alliance Hearts of Ghana Mission 2025   2.) Heart Surgeon’s Failures Contributed to Multiple Deaths   3.) The 10 Commandments for Proximal Anastomosis During CABG: Techniques and Technologies for Vein and Arterial Grafts  4.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  5.) Career Center   6.) 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.

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• The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 125: Ticagrelor vs Aspirin Post-Coronary Surgery

  This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Anders Jeppsson, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, about his paper on “Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome,” published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:54 Ghana Mission Trip  06:23 JANS 1, Pig-to-Human Transplant  08:08 JANS 2, CABG Acute Type A AD  10:06 JANS 3, Chylothorax Lymph Node Management  11:22 JANS 4, ICU Resternotomy Adoption  13:38 JANS 5, Octogenarians Repair vs MV Surgery  15:10 Career Center  15:31 Video 1, MVR Patent Bilateral IMammary Grafts  16:36 Video 2, Repeat RA Thoracotomy  17:39 Video 3, Vascular Injuries in Robotics  19:12 Dr. Jeppsson Interview  33:30 EACTS 2025 & Upcoming Events  They began by providing an overview of the study, including the reason for conducting it, the expansion of the study to other Nordic countries, and its results. They also discuss the funding for the research and the recruitment process. Additionally, they cover dual antiplatelet therapy and compare this study with similar research. Finally, they explore registry-based studies and future research on ticagrelor and aspirin, or aspirin alone, following coronary surgery for acute coronary syndrome.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles exploring whether protective coronary artery bypass grafting improves surgical outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection with coronary ostial involvement, the association of chylothorax with aggressiveness of lymph node management during pulmonary resection, if intensive care unit resternotomy should be practiced in all facilities that perform cardiac surgery, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair vs mitral valve surgery in octogenarians, and research using pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a brain-dead recipient.  In addition, Joel explores robotic mitral valve replacement in a patient with patent bilateral internal mammary grafts, repeat right axillary thoracotomy as a safe and feasible approach for repair of recurrent LAVVR after previous AVSD repair, and handling vascular injuries in robotic thoracic surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Protective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Improves Surgical Outcomes in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With Coronary Ostial Involvement  2.) The Association of Chylothorax With Aggressiveness of Lymph Node Management During Pulmonary Resection  3.) Expert Opinion: Intensive Care Unit Resternotomy Should Be Practiced in All Facilities That Perform Cardiac Surgery  4.) Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Versus Mitral Valve Surgery in Octogenarians: Comparative Analysis of Safety, Durability, and Survival  5.) Pig-to-Human Lung Xenotransplantation Into a Brain-Dead Recipient  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement in a Patient With Patent Bilateral Internal Mammary Grafts: A Case Video  2.) Repeat Right Axillary Thoracotomy Is a Safe and Feasible Approach for Repair of Recurrent LAVVR After Previous AVSD Repair   3.) Handling Vascular Injuries in Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Real-Life Cases Using a Fibrin-Based Hemostatic Technique  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome   2.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  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.

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