Joel Dunning interviews CTSNet President and EACTS Secretary General, Pieter Kappetein.
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Cardiac
August 29, 2016
This video depicts a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via a right anterolateral mini-thoracotomy, using the Edwards Intuity rapid deployment aortic valve system, in a 75-year-old male patient with severe aortic stenosis.
August 27, 2016
The authors evaluated the accuracy of a semi-automated method of developing 3D images of mitral valve disease, generated from 3D echocardiograms, in clinical decision making. Resulting images were very similar to images created through laborious analysis by hand of echo results, and were dissimilar to images of normal mitral valves. The clinical ut
August 27, 2016
The utility of a home visit program for patients discharged to home after cardiac surgery was assessed comparing a 4 year cohort of home visit patients to patients operated prior to the home visit program initiation. Home visits decreased readmission rates by about 40%. Costs per readmission were $40,000 to $56,000, whereas the cost of the entire p
August 25, 2016
Vinnie Bapat of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, discusses the development of a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement program at his institution.
August 24, 2016
Cardiac surgeons and allied health care professionals are faced with a changing and challenging patient population, as the number of octogenarians and nonagenarians increases. A geriatrician, surgeon, and nurse practitioner share their views and discuss their work with elderly patients.
August 24, 2016
This single-center retrospective study evaluated outcomes of ESRD patients undergoing valve surgery based on whether they received either a mechanical or tissue valve. The study spanned the years 2002-2014, and included 64 mechanical and 151 tissue valve replacements.
Cost Analysis of Physician Assistant Home Visit Program to Reduce Readmissions After Cardiac Surgery
August 23, 2016
This retrospective study analyzed the relative cost-effectiveness of a physician assistant home care (PAHC) program in terms of readmission rates, length of stay, and health care cost. The study hospital switched from a conventional discharge treatment plan (control) in September 2010 to a PAHC program.
August 22, 2016
This video demonstrates an innovative technique for hypoplastic arch reconstruction in children beyond infancy.
August 18, 2016
View an SCTS and Bupa resource for patients meeting with their cardiothoracic surgeon to discuss surgical options for heart disease.