Dr. Vince Gaudiani introduces his series on different techniques for aortic root reconstruction.
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Cardiac
June 14, 2024
This video demonstrates dissection of the visceral pericardium for ascending aortic and hemiarch replacement.
June 14, 2024
Prof. Tristan Yan demonstrates the importance of the visceral pericardium in addressing type A aortic dissection.
June 13, 2024
This paper reports the interim findings from the clinical registry that was initiated after FDA approval to validate the findings of the 386 PROACT trial for the On-X aortic valve. The original trial showed that low dose warfarin (INR range 1.5-2.0) and aspirin were safe starting at least three months after On-X aortic valve implantation.
June 13, 2024
The COMICS trial is the largest randomized trial of minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) compared to conventional ECC (CECC). MiECC reduced the frequency of SAEs prespecified to qualify for the primary outcome.
June 13, 2024
This video describes the authors’ technique for harvesting valved aortic and pulmonary homografts that are needed for various surgical cardiac reconstructions. from human cadaveric hearts.
June 12, 2024
In this short video, Dr. Andrew Owens talks through and gives a few good tips for a safe redo sternotomy.
June 11, 2024
This video presents a case of minimally invasive mitral valve replacement, left atrial appendage closure, and left atrium plication.
June 7, 2024
Prof. Tristan Yan details the history of aortic surgery. Stay tuned for more videos from Prof. Yan on essential aortic procedures.