This study evaluates the early safety of a new technique called branched stented anastomosis frozen elephant trunk repair (B-SAFER) for treating multisegment thoracic aortic disease, which aims to improve outcomes in high-risk patients undergoing total aortic arch replacement.
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Cardiac
October 24, 2024
October 22, 2024
This video demonstrates a redo mitral valve repair and left ventricular myectomy performed through the aorta and roof of the left atrium.
October 21, 2024
To wrap up the CTSNet Guest Editor Series, "Mastering Aortic Root Surgery—Learning From Top Surgeons", cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes was joined by top cardiac surgeons from around the world to discuss aortic root surgery in a recorded panel discussion.
October 21, 2024
This video demonstrates a myectomy and mitral valve repair in a 70-year-old woman with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Vince Gaudiani shows how to make a septal incision and how to place an annuloplasty ring.
October 18, 2024
At the MiECTiS 2024 conference, leading surgeons delivered presentations on the penetration of MiECC. The leading surgeons include H. Jenni and Tatiana Averina.
October 18, 2024
This video provides updates on the Y-incision aortic annular enlargement and includes a demonstration and discussion of the technique.
October 18, 2024
In this episode of The Beat, CTSNet EIC Joel Dunning discusses the highlights of the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting and reviews several important presentations. He discusses the speeches from engineer Amy Kertok on the interdisciplinary intersection of medicine and technology, and the presidential speech delivered by Franca Melfi on perseverance.
October 17, 2024
This study investigated the impact of complete revascularization (CR) versus incomplete revascularization (IR) on long-term survival in patients who underwent multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with either multiple arterial grafts (MAG) or a single artery with saphenous vein grafts (SAG).
October 17, 2024
The long-term benefits of total arch replacement (TAR) versus hemiarch replacement for treating aortic dissection have been debated, with most studies showing no difference in survival rates between the two methods. However, TAR may be more effective in preventing distal aortic events, particularly in patients under 70 years old.
October 17, 2024
The AVATAR Trial addressed the question of when and how to treat asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and normal left ventricular (LV) systolic function. In the current report, the authors present the extended follow-up.