In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates an Onyx Chord-X chordal repair of a P1 prolapse and insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
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September 16, 2024
This video demonstrates an Onyx Chord-X chordal repair of a prolapsing medial commissure of the mitral valve and insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
September 13, 2024
At the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece 2024 conference, leading surgeons delivered presentations on various aspects of TAVI. The leading surgeons include Michael Borger, V. Androutsopoulou, Teoman Kilic, and Gregory Pattakos.
September 12, 2024
In this episode of The Beat, CTSNet EIC Joel Dunning speaks with Ahmed Abbas about the recent Karbala conference he organized. They discuss the quality of heart surgery in Iraq, how many available facilities there are, how cardiothoracic surgery differs in Iraq from other countries, and the challenges of performing cardiothoracic surgery in Iraq.
September 12, 2024
These guidelines, issued by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), address the management of the aortic organ.
September 12, 2024
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is increasingly popular due to its reduced invasiveness compared to traditional methods. A key component of MICS is the establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, which is typically achieved by cannulating the groin. Traditionally, this process requires a second surgical incision to access the femoral vessels.
September 12, 2024
The updated guidelines for managing chronic coronary symptoms (CCS) provide a framework for diagnosing and treating suspected and confirmed cases of CCS.
September 12, 2024
Researchers explore the use of a novel transcatheter electrosurgical technique, SESAME, for treating left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. This procedure, designed to mimic surgical myotomy, was tested on 76 patients between 2021 and 2023.
September 12, 2024
A 41-year-old male patient with a history of aortic and mitral valve replacements due to infective endocarditis underwent two Commando procedures to manage severe recurring infections and prosthetic valve dysfunctions, ultimately achieving a stable condition with lifelong antibiotic therapy.
September 11, 2024
This video demonstrates a surgical technique developed by Magdi Yacoub for repairing common arterial trunk (CAT) by using autologous arterial tissues to create new right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery continuity.