Edwards Webinar: Should MVR Age Guidelines Be Lowered Due to Better Bioprosthetic MV Durability?

In this unique webinar on mitral valve guidelines, CTSNet hosted a discussion on, “How Low Can You Go? Should MVR Age Guidelines Be Lowered Due to Better Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Durability?” in collaboration with Edwards. The webinar was broadcasted to a live audience on July 31, 2024. The panel featured moderator Joanna Chikwe (Cedars Sinai Medical Center), speaker Matthew Romano (University of Michigan Medical Center), speaker Patrick McCarthy (Northwestern University Medicine), and speaker Steven Bolling (University of Michigan Medical Center).

Topics covered:

• "Bioprosthetic MVR and Mechanical MVR: How Do You Choose? How Low Should You Go?" by Dr. Romano
• "30-Year-Old Patient With Endocarditis Wants Another Child" by Dr. McCarthy
• "How Low Can You Go? Descisions: 45-Year-Old—Rheumatic Mitral" by Dr. Bolling

The panelists brought up relevant questions after each presentation and later opened the discussion to moderator and attendee questions.

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