Randas J. Vilela Batista, MD
Ever controversial, Dr. Batista is best known for the operation that bears his name, otherwise known as a reduction ventriculoplasty, which caused a huge amount of interest 10 years ago.
A maverick to some, to others a resourceful innovator working in a developing country, Dr. Batista describes another novel concept in this video: surgical treatment for Eisenmenger's syndrome. Have a look and tell us what you think in the comments.
Journal CME
May 2012 Journal CME
3 May 2012
New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have been added to the Congential, Cardiac, & Thoracic Portals.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Trials Program
10 May 2012
The Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Trials Program is currently recruiting clinical sites that are interested in participating in the randomized pivotal trial aspect of the program. The application submission deadline has been extended until May 25, 2012. With enrollment in the observational study now completed, the pivotal trial is being planned; the associated grant will be submitted to NHLBI in the fall of 2012.
RESIDENTS
New Residency Program Profile (PDF)
11 May 2012
CTSNet Residents section features profiles of national and international cardiothoracic surgery training programs. A new program profile has been added for Cedars Sinai Medical Center Thoracic Surgery Residency Program.
VIDEO
Valvuloplasty by Polytetrafluorethylene Leaflet Extensions for Bicuspid Aortic Valve in a 17-Year-Old Patient
26 April 2012
The lack of an ideal valve substitute in the congenitally affected aortic valve has raised the interest in aortic valvuloplasty by leaflet extensions. Several techniques using native or xenopericardium have been described for aortic valve repair, however, the ideal material for leaflet extensions still remains controversial.
NEWS
Are You Smarter Than Your Attending?
17 April 2012
Are You Smarter Than Your Attending? Starting July 8, 2012, you will have a chance to answer that question. The iPhone app of the same name is a contest to test your knowledge base for cardiothoracic surgery. Every week for 10 weeks you will be asked five questions–at the end of the 10 week period the top three scoring players will be given prizes.
Featured Case
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
By Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD MS and Wilson Y. Szeto, MD
Replacement of the aortic valve remains an effective treatment of severe aortic stenosis (AS). The authors provide a brief introduction into catheter-based approaches for the treatment of severe AS, with a focus on the operative techniques…more
Video Highlight
Thoracoscopic Resection of Esophageal Leiomyoma
Eugene Y. Chang, MD, Kyle A. Perry, MD, Thai H. Pham, MD, David A. Sauer, MD, Brett C. Sheppard, MD and Mithran S. Sukumar, MD
The authors present the salient clinical features of esophageal leioyomyoma, and its thoracoscopic management. The surgical techniques involved in this operation are demonstrated and the pertinent surgical steps outlined…more
Journal & News Scan
Statins: Is It Really Time to Reassess Benefits and Risks?
Early Tracheostomy Is Associated With Improved Outcomes After Complicated Cardiac Surgery
Aortocarotid bypass at the time of central aortic repair for type A acute aortic dissections
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