A Cut Above: Cardiothoracic insights from EACTS

About A Cut Above: Cardiothoracic insights from EACTS

The podcast series from the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery. Published monthly, episodes will aim to keep listeners informed of the latest research findings and Guideline recommendations. Inspire and educate with interviews from key opinion leaders and residents from the community and encourage debate and discussion on key hot topics. A Cut Above will allow the cardiothoracic and the wider Heart team community, with increasingly busy schedules, to keep abreast of latest research and key discussions impacting day-to-day practice whilst on the go.

Publisher

European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2023

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Pulmonary endarterectomy: a curative treatment with limited availability

   Prof. Isabelle Schmitt-Opitz and Prof. Michael Madani explore how pulmonary endarterectomy is transforming care for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). From identifying the right candidates and navigating complex surgery to the evolving role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty, they discuss why early diagnosis, specialist referral and multidisciplinary expertise are central to achieving better outcomes.

2. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Understanding HOCM – Plenty of Patients, Shortage of Surgeons

   What happens when hypertrophic cardiomyopathy stops responding to medication? In this episode of A Cut Above, Perry Elliott and Michael Grimm explore the evolving treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, from traditional medical therapy and new myosin inhibitors to septal myectomy and alcohol septal ablation. They discuss how anatomy, age and comorbidities shape treatment decisions, why multidisciplinary assessment is crucial, and how the emergence of myosin inhibitors is changing the role of surgery. Looking ahead, they consider the future of specialised surgical centres and the challenge that remains beyond obstruction: preventing the progression to heart failure.

3. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Aortic surgery in revolution: full fix for all with FET?

   As hybrid aortic surgery continues to advance, the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique is playing an increasingly important role in treating complex aortic disease. Martin Czerny and Jennifer Chung discuss when to use FET, how to plan the procedure, and the key technical decisions that influence outcomes. Blending practical surgical tips with the latest evidence and guideline recommendations, this episode explores patient selection, operative strategy and the future of aortic arch repair, offering valuable insights for surgeons looking to adopt or refine this evolving technique.

Who has been a guest on A Cut Above: Cardiothoracic insights from EACTS

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Florian Schoenhoff
• Chris Malaisrie
• Dr El-Hamamsy
• Dr Ouzounian

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

57,183

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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