This video demonstrates the technique of robotic-assisted left atrial appendage exclusion with an atrial clip.
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Cardiac
July 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has a substantial impact on the availability of the already scant cardiac surgical services in low- and middle-income countries, but opportunities arise for post-COVID-19 cardiac surgical care expansion through a health systems lens.
July 22, 2020
The authors discuss the operative steps for homograft aortic root replacement in complex aortic root abscess in a patient with prosthetic valve endocarditis.
July 22, 2020
This is a retrospective cohort analysis of more than 500 patients undergoing the David I procedure. They specifically looked into the outcome of 50 patients with bicuspid aortic valve undergoing this procedure.
July 22, 2020
This study assessed the association between preoperative neurologic dysfunction and postoperative neurologic injury in the diagnosis of acute type A aortic dissection.
July 15, 2020
Filmed at the 2020 STS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mara Antonoff moderates a discussion on maintaining physical health to prevent burnout in cardiothoracic surgery.
July 15, 2020
This original article retrospectively analyzed the outcome of 671 patients undergoing LVAD implantation within the French multicenter ASSIST-ICD registry. While half of the patients were in cardiogenic shock and more than 20% of patients were on ECLS prior to implantation, the survival at five years is around 50%.
July 14, 2020
This video details the operative steps and technique of root and total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk for aortic dissection, as described by Dr Sun.
July 7, 2020
Shanda Blackmon, Miia Lehtinen, and Meghana Helde discuss structured mentorship and organic sponsor relationships for women during cardiothoracic surgery training, as well as working toward leadership roles and the importance of fostering an environment of inclusion and recognition.
July 7, 2020
Leanne Harling, Enoch Akowuah, Patrick Perier, and Peyman Sardari Nia discuss the UK Mini Mitral Trial, a multicenter randomized trial comparing sternotomy to a minimally invasive approach for mitral valve surgery.