Coeur: The Cardiac Surgery Show

Ep 13: Interview - Dr Craig Jurisevic (Cardiothoracic War Surgeon)

This episode is special. Join me as I chat with Dr Craig Jurisevic, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Adelaide who has served on the frontline of several wars. We understand the roots of his attraction to trauma surgery from stories of his grandfather as a prisoner in concentration camps, appreciate his journey into cardiothoracics, and explore the many themes of his book Blood on my hands (Grab it if you haven’t yet!). For the keen beans, we also finish by chatting about the current issues in cardiothoracics and where the field is going. Enjoy!
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Ep 12 - Life Update

The end of the first year of hosting the podcast and being a doctor! Tune in to this short episode to hear about the year that has gone by, a very exciting professional update on my cardiac surgery journey, the highlights of a cardiac surgery conference I attended and the many things that are in store for the coming year.
 
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Ep 11: Interview - A/Prof Chris Merry (Deputy Director, Alfred Cardiothoracics)

Hi everybody, back after a little busy period to bring you an interview with A/Prof Chris Merry, Deputy Director of Cardiothoracics at Alfred Health, Melbourne. In this one, we touch on how to stay sane and balanced on the pathway to becoming a cardiac surgeon, the changing nature of the field as well as his own journey across the country during training. Enjoy!
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Ep 10: Interview - Patient perspective with Kiran Juwaheer

What an exciting first this episode is! Tune in to hear a patient perspective from someone who needed emergency cardiac bypass surgery. Hear about a life-altering journey from diagnosis to recovery, what it means to have your chest cracked open, the importance of caring in the medical profession, and the need to respect your body. For the astute observer, you will also note the identical surname to mine - I'm utterly delighted to welcome my father, Kiran Juwaheer, to this latest episode of Coeur!
 
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Ep9: Interview with Dr Claudia Villanueva (SET 4 Cardiothoracic Trainee)

TFW you get to talk one of your insta role models :) Join me in this episode as I chat to Dr Claudia Villanueva, a SET 4 Cardiothoracic Surgical Trainee and host of the Instagram page @TheThoracicRegistrar, who tells us everything about her journey, debunks myths about the field and gives us a healthy dose of both the challenges involved in achieving great things as well as practical tips about how to manage our stress. Plus she has some great movie recommendations for you to watch!
 
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Ep 8: Procedure overview: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Another procedure overview for you, and no other than the most common cardiac surgery procedure performed across the world. When is it needed? What are the actual steps of the surgery? And who played a part in developing it? Tune in to find out
 
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Ep 7: Bio - Denton Cooley

This is the story of the heart surgeon I admire the most. Tune in to the latest episode of Coeur to hear about Denton Cooley, legendary heart surgeon who is perhaps best known for implanting the first total artificial heart. Full of riveting and inspiring anecdotes spanning across his life, from growing up in Texas to travelling the world - and without forgetting his love of golf!
 
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Ep 6: Interview with Caroline Anderson (Performance Psychologist)

Whaaaaaat an incredible privilege that was to talk to Caroline Anderson, former Olympian and Director of Performance Edge Psychology. In this episode, we spoke about peak performance both in surgery and outside, the psychology of a surgeon, how to manage your emotions and finish with invaluable tips to achieve peak performance and avoid burnout! Hope you enjoy!
 
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Ep 5: Procedure Overview - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Ah ah ah ah stayin alive stayin alive...Join me as I walk you through the first procedure episode where we'll talk about CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. How to do it and its efficacy, the fascinating history of its development and what's next for this procedure that anyone can learn!
 
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Ep 4: Interview with Professor Jai Raman

The longest surgery he ever performed was HOW LONG?? Our much anticipated first guest interview is now live! Tune in to episode 4 to hear from Professor Jai Raman, a cardiothoracic surgeon based in Melbourne who spoke about his journey and the pearls of wisdom he picked up along the way. Entertaining for everyone in and out of the field.
 
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