1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Recorded live at the EACTS Annual Meeting, this special episode explores the theme “Nightmares in CABG.” Our hosts&amp;nbsp;are joined&amp;nbsp;by Faisal Bakaeen, Thomas Gudbjartsson, and Miguel Sousa Uva for an open and practical discussion on the challenges of coronary surgery. The panel shares their approaches to complex scenarios—from fragile conduits and calcified aortas to dissected mammaries and “full metal jacket” targets—offering insight into preparation, technique, and team communication. Emphasis&amp;nbsp;is placed&amp;nbsp;on patient assessment, intraoperative decision-making, and the humility required to learn from complications.&amp;nbsp;The conversation closes with reflections on mentorship, transparency, and the value of honest debriefing in shaping safer surgical practice. A Cut Above: Cardiothoracic insights from EACTS https://www.eacts.org/publications/a-cut-above-podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38791400/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38791400