What are the outcomes among patients bridged to heart transplant with microaxial flow vs durable left ventricular assist device support? Read more from @DukeCTSurgery in #JTCVS: hubs.la/Q04lhz7w0 Submit heart transplant research to #MechSummit2026: hubs.la/Q04lhBVT0

For detail, read forthcoming article: Konstantinov IE, et al. Multiple ventricular septal defects: septal reconstruction with right atrial wall. JTCVS Techniques 2026.

#FeatureFriday: Surgical outcomes of the reinforced Ross procedure in the pediatric population. Researchers describe their experience at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in this #congenital study. Read more in #JTCVS Open: hubs.la/Q04jCVKf0

🫀NEW GUIDELINE🫀 Read our new #ASEGuideline, "Guidelines for the Intraprocedural Imaging for Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair!" bit.ly/3Qg5MRg

#TechniquesThursday: Evaluating the feasibility of a novel device for enhanced control of chordal length assessment in #mitral valve surgery: A porcine model study. Read more in #JTCVS Techniques: hubs.la/Q04jCTYz0

RT @BabliakD: Proximal anastomosis to the ascending aorta during TCRAT-CABG. 4th ICS. Clear view. If you can see it, you can do it. #TCRAT…

Read the technical report and view the case illustration for cleft-to-commissure conversion in atrioventricular septal defect using artificial chordae open access in #JTCVS Techniques: hubs.la/Q04hS-pN0 @shaloush5 @GiannaDafflisio @bostonchildrens

Endo-Bentall – Current data on safety and efficacy sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Our June 2026 issue is now online👇 annalsthoracicsurgery.org/cu…

The American Heart Association mourns the passing of the legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, M.D., widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Over seven decades, his work reshaped the understanding and treatment of heart disease, leading many to call him the father of modern cardiology. Braunwald was a lifelong contributor to the American Heart Association, helping advance its research and scientific mission, and was honored with some of the Association’s highest honors for his lasting influence on cardiovascular care and research. His influence extended well beyond his own discoveries, as generations of Association‑supported investigators, clinicians and academic leaders were trained by Braunwald or guided by the clinical trial standards and mentorship models he helped establish. newsroom.heart.org/news/amer…

Atherosclerosis principally affects which of the following component(s) of the vessel wall: a. Intima b. Adventitia c. Media d. Endothelium

What is the risk of reoperation following rheumatic mitral repair? Read the long-term longitudinal analysis and learn about outcomes and risk factors by logging in to #JTCVS: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025…

Open access in #JTCVS: Revascularization of coronary circulation in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and right ventricular-dependent coronary circulation. Read about the case presentation: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025… @CleClinicHVTI @Dr_HaniNajm @karamlou

Read results from the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network on quality of life after #mitral valve surgery. See how researchers found health status improves by logging in to #JTCVS: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025… Learn more about the AATS and CSTN partnership: aats.org/aats-ctsn-partner-o…

New #mitral valve research: Long-term outcomes of semirigid ring and band annuloplasty in functional mitral regurgitation patients without advanced left ventricular dilation. Find out if there are differences by logging in to #JTCVS: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025… @ppamidigh

Complex LVOT obstruction and aortic stenosis demand innovation. Our novel BeSPoKE technique, developed @ClevelandClinic, enhances hemodynamics and prepares anatomy for future TAVR. @Dr_HaniNajm @CleClinicHVTI @CCF_CTSRes #AortaEd #CLEaorta consultqd.clevelandclinic.or…

Bicuspid aortic valve — internal view during minimally invasive surgery. Right anterior thoracotomy (2nd intercostal space) provides excellent valve exposure without sternotomy. ~5 cm access is sufficient for aortic valve surgery.
Less trauma — faster recovery. #MICS #av #RAT

Robotic vascular anastomosis demands precision. Training should reflect that. We developed a perfused simulation model with pulsatile flow that recreates physiologic hemodynamics, allowing residents and surgeons to practice before entering high-stakes surgeries. Structured. Measurable. Reproducible. Scalable. #RoboticSurgery #Robotics #SurgicalEducation #MedEd #Simulation #Transplant #TransplantSurgery #AcademicSurgery #SurgicalInnovation #MinimallyInvasive #RoboticTraining #FutureOfSurgery @ASTSChimera @AHPBA @IHPBA @BIDMCSurgery @harvardmed @BIDMCTransplant @IntuitiveSurg

The shape that breaks reality

Open access in #JTCVS: Replacement of the superior vena cava by the bovine pericardium conduit: Sustained patency without long-term anticoagulation. Read the analysis of 61 patients with superior vena cava infiltration: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025…