Intercostal tube drainage
- VideoChest Tube Placement by C. Weldon | OPENPediatrics11:46
- VideoChest Tube Placement4:32
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Practicals · CVTS
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
75 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.
Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Top education resources
Top education resources for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.
- 1CTSNet (STS + AATS + EACTS)
Adult cardiac, congenital, thoracic and aortic operative videos, techniques, step-by-step series, AI oral-board practice
Largest CT video library; plays on ctsnet.org without login, while many of the same videos on YouTube are age-gated
- 2MMCTS (Multimedia Manual of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, EACTS)
Core skills, cardiac (CABG, valve, mitral repair), congenital, thoracic (VATS/robotic), aortic; Penn Box home-simulation modules for sternotomy, cannulation and coronary anastomosis
About 500 peer-reviewed narrated step-by-step tutorials, re-reviewed about every 3 years; named in three CT training papers
- 3Houston Methodist DeBakey CV Education
Cardiac and aortic operations, CV fellows' boot camp (anastomosis), ACHD and conference webcasts, Aortic Surgery Video Textbook
3000+ faculty-reviewed CV videos with no age gate on the ones tested; cited in two JTCVS training papers
- 4Virtual TEE (Toronto PIE)
20 standard ASE/SCA TEE views on a rotatable 3D heart with matched echo loops; alternative views, colour Doppler, pathology
Free in-browser probe/plane simulator for intra-op TEE; creators' study in anaesthesia, cardiology and cardiac surgery fellows showed a 31% test-score gain
- 5Diego Gonzalez-Rivas: Uniportal VATS
Uniportal VATS lobectomy, segmentectomy, sleeve and bronchoplastic resections, including unedited full-length cases
Channel of the surgeon who developed uniportal VATS; 600 videos, many unedited start-to-finish
75 items
General Thoracic Surgery
Tracheostomy
- VideoWhat is Tracheostomy?6:32
- VideoTracheostomy Procedure with Hanns6:55
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Thoracotomy
- VideoThoracotomy - Normal Procedure1:16
- VideoCTSNet Step-by-Step Series: Posterolateral Thoracotomy7:01
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Lung resection
- VideoVATS Lobectomy Illustrated by Blackmon for STS20:17
- VideoAnesthesia for Lung Resection by Prof Dr Uma Hariharan10:33
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Operations on oesophagus and diaphragm
- VideoLaparoscopic Assisted Esophagectomy – Extended Version
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- VideoVATS Lobectomy Illustrated by Blackmon for STS20:17
- VideoThe Basics of VATS Surgery3:53
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FNAC from lesions and interpretation
- VideoFine Needle Aspiration Cytology4:16
- VideoFine needle aspiration technique6:10
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Lung transplantation
- VideoLung Transplant Process11:34
- VideoBilateral Lung Transplant9:52
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Single lung (one-lung) anaesthesia
- VideoDouble Lumen Tube Training Video5:53
- VideoHow to use a Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube10:03
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Cardiac Surgery
Pericardial window
- VideoSubxiphoid Pericardial Window: Steps and Helpful Tips4:31
- VideoPericardial Windows 39S vs 39R4:47
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Closed heart operations
No good resource found yet.
ASD closure (surgical)
- VideoOff-Pump ASD Closure With a Two-Layer Patch Attached to the Right Atrium9:51
- VideoASD Closure by Dr Iqbal Malik at the Hammersmith Hospital
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VSD closure (surgical)
- PageM - Postinfarction ventricular septal... | Videos & Movies on Vimeovimeo.com
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Mitral valve replacement
- VideoMitral Valve Replacement Procedure Animation by Cal Shipley, M.D.3:03
- VideoTranscatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) | Prof David Muller1:55
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Aortic valve replacement
- VideoTranscatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)4:00
- VideoWatch a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Procedure at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids, Iowa6:25
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Double valve replacement
- PageSponsored Content: Double Valve Replacement—How I Do Itctsnet.org
- PageSurgical Technique for Double Valve Implantation Using the On ...heartvalveresources.com
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Coronary artery bypass grafting
- VideoCoronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Procedure2:25
- VideoTotal Arterial Revascularization In Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery | Medicover Hospitals6:11
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Paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery
- PageMMCTS - Central cannulation in pediatric cardiac surgeryvimeo.com
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Re-do cardiac surgery
- VideoCardiac Surgery Review Course (Day 1): Reoperative CABG ( Dr. Abdullah Alotaibi )2:37:56
- VideoHow to Do It: Redo Sternotomy4:28
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Arrhythmia surgery
- VideoABLATION for ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: Watch a live procedure!9:46
- VideoCox-Maze IV Procedure Animation for Surgical Ablation3:02
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Minimally invasive and video-assisted thoracoscopic cardiac procedures
- VideoNUHCS - Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) (with English Subtitles)6:13
- VideoSurgeon Spotlight: Dr. Mathew Thomas - Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery5:13
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- VideoTAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)3:59
- VideoTranscatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)2:33
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Heart transplantation
- VideoMedical Animation: Orthotopic Heart Transplantation | Cincinnati Children's2:22
- VideoAnimation of a Total Heart Transplant1:04
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Prosthetic and bioprosthetic heart valves
- VideoProsthetic Heart Valves: Visual Explanation for Students7:12
- VideoAssessment of Prostheses in Echocardiography13:19
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Intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography
- VideoTransesophageal Echo, TEE ( ASE/SCA Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive exam )1:07:16
- Video5. The MOST Efficient TEE Exam (Transesophageal Echocardiography, Anesthesia, Cardiology)13:50
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Vascular Surgery
Arterial thromboembolectomy
- VideoMastering Embolectomy & Thrombectomy | Surgical Tech Anticipation Guide8:03
- VideoBrachial Artery Thromboembolectomy Using a Fogarty... - YouTube
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Peripheral artery surgery
- VideoPeripheral Arterial Bypass Grafts19:13
- VideoFemoral Endarterectomy for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease1:03
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Peripheral venous surgery (varicose veins)
- VideoVaricose Vein | Endothermal Ablation | Saphenofemoral Ligation | Phlebectomy | TRAILER5:08
- VideoVaricose Vein | Endothermal Ablation | Saphenofemoral Ligation | Phlebectomy44:08
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Vascular trauma repair
- VideoVascular Surgery – Vascular Injury: By Adam Power M.D. and Yiting Hao R.N.4:30
- VideoPeripheral Vascular Trauma with Dr. Todd Rasmussen1:00:26
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Surgery on diseased aorta
- Video[Keynote lecture] Strategies for neurological protection in aortic arch surgery33:35
- VideoAortic Arch Repair1:26
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Endovascular procedures (EVAR/TEVAR)
- VideoNEJM Procedure: Deployment of an Endovascular Graft in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm2:19
- VideoEVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)17:54
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Debranching and hybrid aortic procedures
- VideoFROZEN ELEPHANT TRUNK WITH DEBRANCHING TECHNIQUE: ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX AORTIC ANEURYSM2:48
- VideoThoraflex Hybrid Animation2:37
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Assisting digital subtraction angiography
- VideoDSA ( Digital Subtraction Angiography)# DSA Procedure # Cath lab # in hindi # By BL Kumawat #14:29
- VideoDSA || Digital Subtraction Angiography || Procedure || Part -2 || In Hindi | Made Easy | Radiology |12:01
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Intra-arterial thrombolysis
- VideoPeripheral Intra Arterial Thrombolysis2:51
- VideoIntra-Arterial Thrombolytics Following Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke11:08
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Non-invasive vascular studies
- VideoNon-invasive Vascular Diagnosis5:32
- VideoRutherford's 021: Vascular Laboratory - Arterial Physiologic Assessment34:13
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Thoracic Endoscopies
Flexible (fibreoptic) bronchoscopy
- VideoBronchoscopy2:12
- VideoBFlex™ & Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL): A Demonstration of BAL Using a BFlex Single-Use Bronchoscope2:44
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Rigid bronchoscopy
- VideoA step-by-step guide to assembling a rigid bronchoscope5:40
- VideoRigid bronchoscopy13:23
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Flexible oesophagoscopy
- VideoENT Esophagoscopy Oesophagoscopy Rigid Flexible Fibreoptic difference compare Transnasal Types27:30
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Rigid oesophagoscopy
- VideoRigid oesophagoscope - ENT Academy2:09
- VideoRigid esophagoscopy with step-by-step guide - YouTube
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Mediastinoscopy
- VideoMulti-regional teaching 19/02/2021 Mediastinoscopy: When and how ?1:10:34
- VideoMediastinoscopy with Biopsy
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Virtual bronchoscopy
- VideoCT Vertual Bronchoscopy Post Processing/ Filming Process #radiology16:39
- VideoVirtual bronchoscopy at University College Cork1:18
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Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- VideoEBUS guide for interventional bronchoscopists12:01
- VideoEBUS Basics and Mediastinal Staging -- BAVLS14:58
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Transbronchial biopsy
- VideoBronchus 2020 | Transbronchial Lung Biopsy Tips and Tricks | Yashoda Hospitals15:52
- VideoTransbronchial Cryobiopsy for the Diagnosis of ILD3:42
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Bronchography
- VideoBronchography Procedure || Part-1 || In Hindi || Radiology Procedure ||14:48
- VideoBronchography Procedure || Part-3 || In Hindi || Radiology Procedure ||11:08
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Critical Care and Perfusion
Conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass
- VideoPOV: Going on the Heart-Lung Machine | Perfusionist Explains Cardiopulmonary Bypass30:29
- VideoCardiac Surgery Didactics—Principles of Cardiopulmonary Bypass59:43
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Ventricular assist device
- VideoLeft Ventricular Assist Device | LVAD | Nucleus Health2:39
- VideoHeartMate 3 Animation1:13
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- VideoWhat is ECMO? The basics explained.23:56
- VideoVV vs VA ECMO Explained!20:40
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Intra-aortic balloon pump
- VideoWhat is an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?14:17
- VideoIABP Waveforms & Pressures EXPLAINED14:10
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Artificial heart
- VideoMedical Animation: Total Artificial Heart Implantation | Cincinnati Children's7:00
- VideoImplantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease - Case Study & Interview18:09
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Swan-Ganz catheter and cardiac output measurement
- VideoThe BASICS of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter18:23
- VideoPulmonary Artery (Swan Ganz) Catheter4:05
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Cardiopulmonary and cardio-cerebral resuscitation
- VideoCardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation | Dr. Swati Singh - YouTube
- PageTeaching cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation | Request PDFresearchgate.net
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Ventilator management
- VideoMechanical Ventilation Explained - Ventilator Settings & Modes (Respiratory Failure)15:44
- VideoBasic Vent Modes MADE EASY - Ventilator Settings Reviewed24:41
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Pacing and Electrophysiology
Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (devices)
- VideoUnderstanding Pacemakers6:34
- VideoAn Introduction to Pacemakers9:19
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Temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation
- VideoTemporary Tranvenous Pacemaker Set-up7:54
- VideoBradycardia & Basics of Pacing (Part 1): Indications and Implant Techniques1:54:45
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Single-chamber pacing
- VideoPacemaker Varieties: Single to Biventricular Explained3:54
- PageSingle and dual chamber pacing modes | Deranged Physiologyderangedphysiology.com
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Dual-chamber pacing
- VideoAVEIR DR™ Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System 3D Implantation Simulation4:31
- PageVentricular pacing or dual-chamber pacing for... - Medbullets Step 2/3step2.medbullets.com
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Biventricular pacing
- VideoPacemaker Varieties: Single to Biventricular Explained3:54
- VideoCardiac Resynchronization Therapy – How it works2:51
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Electrophysiology study
- VideoElectrophysiology Study (EPS)2:17
- VideoIntro to Intra-cardiac Electrograms & the EP Lab1:51:50
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Cardiac Cath and Angiography
Cardiac catheterization
- VideoLeft+right coronary engagement for general fellows: step-by-step tips, diagrams, caveats (5 for RCA)58:13
- VideoRight Heart Catheterization3:44
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Coronary angiography
- VideoCoronary angiography standard views5:05
- VideoCoronary angiographic views- Elias Hanna1:09:22
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Investigations and Imaging
Pulmonary function tests
- VideoUnderstanding Spirometry - Normal, Obstructive vs Restrictive14:12
- VideoPulmonary Function Tests (PFT): Lesson 1 - An Introduction12:36
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Oesophageal manometry
- VideoManometry Report Interpretation: Essentials, Do`s and Don`ts18:31
- VideoEsophageal Manometry Video2:40
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Radioisotope scanning
- PageTeachingjnm.snmjournals.org
- PageNuclear Medicine - uvm.eduuvm.edu
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CT scan interpretation (cardiovascular and thoracic)
- VideoHow I Read a Chest CT17:21
- VideoIntroduction to CT Chest - Anatomy and Approach36:54
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PET scan interpretation
- VideoReading Ischemia on Cardiac PET (2)11:49
- VideoRadiology Workshop - Dr Syak Choudhary - Metabolic Staging of NSCLC On PET CT Scan21:27
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MRI interpretation (cardiovascular and thoracic)
- VideoTMT: Cardiac MR by Dr Avanti Gulhane: Anatomy Basics5:24
- Video6. Live Scanning of CMR Dr Pudhiavan24:11
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MR angiography interpretation
- VideoMRA (magnetic resonance angiogram) head radiology search pattern14:04
- PageMR Angiography Interpretation: Techniques and Pitfallsmri.theclinics.com
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Digital subtraction angiography interpretation
- VideoWhat is Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)? | Brain Imaging Explained by Dr. Biplab Das6:01
- VideoAngiography Explained: DSA, CTA, MRA, Aneurysm Imaging & AVM | Radiology Made Easy | DocTutorials V545:56
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SPECT interpretation
- VideoStep by Step Reading of a Cardiac SPECT: Optimizing the Value of AC21:18
- VideoTID Post stress? Pitfalls in Interpreting SPECT-CT - YouTube
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ECG interpretation
- VideoHOW TO READ AN ECG!! WITH ANIMATIONS (in 10 mins)!!10:40
- VideoElectrocardiography (ECG/EKG) - basics8:36
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Echocardiography interpretation
- VideoPoint of Care Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography, POCUS)18:17
- VideoEchocardiographic assessment of the mitral valve18:07
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Training and Administration
Cadaveric workshop / wet lab training
- Video2020 VATS Cadaveric Lab Trainings in Portugal.0:51
- VideoHands-On Cadaver Spine Workshop - Day 18:18:21
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Clinical audit and mortality meeting
- VideoMorbidity and Mortality (M&M)6:11
- VideoGuiding principles for effective Morbidity and Mortality (M&Ms)1:04:34
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Online consultations
- VideoThe Basics of Telemedicine7:16
- VideoHow to provide a great online consultation experience3:45
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Medical record documentation including medico-legal cases
- VideoMLC or Medico Legal Cases3:47
- VideoMedical Record Documentation - Ethical and Legal Issues37:05
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