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Please join us in welcoming our 2026–2027 Executive Board and Committee Leadership!
We’re excited for the impactful programming these student leaders will spearhead throughout the academic year to further medical student engagement and interest in cardiothoracic surgery.
Here’s @keyanazahiri @BuchwaldJuli @riyabhasin_ @ReannonSuzuki
We’re excited for the impactful programming these student leaders will spearhead throughout the academic year to further medical student engagement and interest in cardiothoracic surgery.
Here’s @keyanazahiri @BuchwaldJuli @riyabhasin_ @ReannonSuzuki
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Want to mentor the next generation of 🫀🫁 surgeons? The TSRA is collaborating with @ThoracicStudent to connect residents with medical students seeking mentorship in cardiothoracic surgery. Sign up today to contribute and shape the next generation of CT surgeons!
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#TSRAEd @TheHub_STS
Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Each surgeon brings a unique background, experience, and path to By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can see what is possible, learn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
Each surgeon brings a unique background, experience, and path to By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can see what is possible, learn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
Representation matters. Each surgeon brings a unique background, cardiothoracic surgery. By sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate their accomplishments, learn from the challenges and experiences that shaped them, and inspire students who may see a part of themselves in their journeys.
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can earn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CardiothoracicSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #LatinosInMedicine #HispanicPhysicians #FutureSurgeons #TSMA #DiversityInMedicine #RepresentationMatters
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can earn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CardiothoracicSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #LatinosInMedicine #HispanicPhysicians #FutureSurgeons #TSMA #DiversityInMedicine #RepresentationMatters
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the TSMA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to highlight Hispanic cardiothoracic surgeons and the stories behind their journeys to the field. 🫀🫁
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can earn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CardiothoracicSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #LatinosInMedicine #HispanicPhysicians #FutureSurgeons #TSMA #DiversityInMedicine #RepresentationMatters
Representation matters. By sharing these stories, we hope students can earn from those who came before them, and feel empowered to pursue their own path in cardiothoracic surgery. 🌎✨
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CardiothoracicSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #LatinosInMedicine #HispanicPhysicians #FutureSurgeons #TSMA #DiversityInMedicine #RepresentationMatters
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It’s #ThoracicThursday! Today, we’re breaking down different types of grafts commonly used in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
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● LIMA (Left Internal Mammary Artery) to LAD (Left Anterior Descending Artery): The gold standard. Patency rates >90% at 10 years due to nitric oxide production by the endothelium & resistance to atherosclerosis.
● SVG (Greater Saphenous Vein): Great for length/versatility, but lower long-term patency (~50% at 10 yrs) due to higher rates of intimal hyperplasia. Reversing vein grafts helps prevent valve obstruction!
● Radial Artery: Excellent arterial alternative; requires pre-op Allen's test to prevent ischemic complications in the hand & post-op CCBs for spasm prevention.
● SVG (Greater Saphenous Vein): Great for length/versatility, but lower long-term patency (~50% at 10 yrs) due to higher rates of intimal hyperplasia. Reversing vein grafts helps prevent valve obstruction!
● Radial Artery: Excellent arterial alternative; requires pre-op Allen's test to prevent ischemic complications in the hand & post-op CCBs for spasm prevention.
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Quiz Question!
A 62-year-old male undergoes three-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The surgical team selects the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass a 90%
stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Which mechanism primarily accounts for the superior long-term patency of the LIMA graft compared to a
saphenous vein graft (SVG)?
A. Thicker muscular tunica media resistant to high pressure
B. Complete absence of intrinsic smooth muscle cells
C. Endothelial production of nitric oxide and prostacyclin
D. Reduced structural exposure to systemic arterial flow
Correct answer: C. The LIMA endothelium actively produces vasodilators such as nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which protect against intimal hyperplasia, vasospasm, and
progressive atherosclerosis, resulting in long-term patency rates exceeding 90% at 10 years
A 62-year-old male undergoes three-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The surgical team selects the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass a 90%
stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Which mechanism primarily accounts for the superior long-term patency of the LIMA graft compared to a
saphenous vein graft (SVG)?
A. Thicker muscular tunica media resistant to high pressure
B. Complete absence of intrinsic smooth muscle cells
C. Endothelial production of nitric oxide and prostacyclin
D. Reduced structural exposure to systemic arterial flow
Correct answer: C. The LIMA endothelium actively produces vasodilators such as nitric oxide and prostacyclin, which protect against intimal hyperplasia, vasospasm, and
progressive atherosclerosis, resulting in long-term patency rates exceeding 90% at 10 years
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🌴 Good morning, ECTSS! 🌴
Day 2 of the 64th Annual Meeting is here! We’ve got a full day of education, collaboration, and connection ahead. 🫀🫁 Come grab a coffee in the exhibit hall before our first scientific session!
Day 2 of the 64th Annual Meeting is here! We’ve got a full day of education, collaboration, and connection ahead. 🫀🫁 Come grab a coffee in the exhibit hall before our first scientific session!
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Dear TSMA members,
We are so excited for you to join us at ECTSS 2026! In anticipation of the meeting we have created a GroupMe to use at the meeting to help connect with other medical students. Please join via the link below!
GroupMe: groupme.com/join_group/117… We hope to see you there!
We are so excited for you to join us at ECTSS 2026! In anticipation of the meeting we have created a GroupMe to use at the meeting to help connect with other medical students. Please join via the link below!
GroupMe: groupme.com/join_group/117… We hope to see you there!
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Prof Peter Zilla, head of UCT’s Chris Barnard Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept for 20 years (200+ pubs, 40+ patents, H‑index 45), launched the Cape Town Declaration on global cardiac-surgery access.
It sparked the Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA), uniting major societies capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
CTSNet Ambassador Nina recently interviewed this global advocate shaping the future of cardiac surgery.#inafricaforafrica
It sparked the Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA), uniting major societies capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
CTSNet Ambassador Nina recently interviewed this global advocate shaping the future of cardiac surgery.#inafricaforafrica
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TSMA retweeted
CTSNet Global Educational Series: Cardiothoracic Surgery Skills Lab~Join us at the CSIA Conference in Cape Town for an immersive hands-on cardiothoracic surgery training experience designed for students and trainees💓 #CSIA #SkillsLab #HandsOnTraining #GlobalSurgBox @EACTS ry
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Starting now! The first ever #globalcardiacsurgery #inafricaforafrica2026 -250 delegates, 33 countries, 64 speakers, 85 scholars #globalsurgery
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