This video demonstrates a straight-forward acute type A aortic dissection repair.
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December 4, 2020
This video details the authors' approach to the surgical treatment of uncomplicated acute type A aortic dissections with proximal felt neomedia reconstruction and ascending hemi arch repair.
December 4, 2020
A brief and readable editorial on the United Kingdom prespective on the global impact of the pandemic to the delivery of cardiovascular care, attempting a semi-quantitative economic appraisal of the problem.
December 3, 2020
This video describes the most common techniques used in the surgical management of type A aortic dissection.
December 2, 2020
This video demonstrates a type A aortic dissection with hemi arch replacement.
December 2, 2020
In the video, the authors describe their standard approach for complex zone 2 repair of aortic arch in the setting of type A aortic dissection.
December 1, 2020
The authors depict a method of Type I aortic dissection repair with the use of direct aortic cannulation, moderate hypothermia with antegrade and retrograde cerebral perfusion, frozen elephant trunk, and Cabrol coronary anastomosis to facilitate root replacement.
November 30, 2020
This Surgical Management of Acute Aortic Dissections: Tricks and Tips to Simplify the Operation series from Guest Editor Konstadinos A. Plestis, MD, highlights key techniques in difficult cases that can be replicated by all surgeons.
November 28, 2020
A large RCT with results somewhat supportive of considering a NOAC in the place of warfarin for post operative surgical patients. The study will be weighed against healthcare economical aspects.
November 23, 2020
This video demonstrates the diagnosis and surgical treatment of myocardial bridges are controversial, both with regards to timing and technique.