Froede et al. present a new simplified technique to determine commissural orientation in bicuspid aortic valves using echocardiography. Their technique using a line between the center of the nonfused and fused sinuses led to reproducible results, whereas the use of the coaptation center led to misleading results.
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Cardiac
January 7, 2021
In this Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery interview, Joel Dunning speaks with Patrick M. McCarthy about his experience with mitral valve surgery.
January 5, 2021
This is a presentation of a case of minimally invasive myectomy and complex repair of mitral valve regurgitation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy by Dr Alberto Albertini, chief cardiac surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital GVM Care & Research in Cotignola, Italy.
December 28, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most shared articles published in 2020.
December 28, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular live events, including webinars, courses, and symposiums, published in 2020.
December 28, 2020
CTSNet published over 60 podcast episodes in 2020. As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular podcast episodes published in 2020.
December 22, 2020
Tamer et al. analyzed the influence of preoperative aortic regurgitation (AR) on the necessity of cusp repair during valve-sparing reimplantation (VSR). They focused on patients with tricuspid aortic valves (TAV) and evaluated the impact of AR and cusp repair on long-term outcomes.
December 21, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular pieces of cardiac content published in 2020.
December 18, 2020
CTSNet hosted a live event on December 10 on the current Guest Editor Series topic “Surgical Management of Acute Aortic Dissections: Tricks and Tips to Simplify the Operation.”
December 18, 2020
Morimura et al. report on mechanical circulatory support bridging prior to repair of ventricular septal rupture. In eight patients, the use of intraaortic balloon pump +/- extracorporeal life support led to avoidance of emergency operation. Survival was 7/8 perioperative and 5/8 after one year.