Alec Vahanian of Bichat Hospital, Paris, France, provides an overview of transcatheter mitral valve repair.
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Cardiac
September 14, 2015
A large left atrial myxoma arising from the posterior wall near the origin of the left pulmonary vein is very rare. This video describes the steps to remove a left atrial myxoma, and precautions to take during surgery.
September 9, 2015
In this recent interview, Leanne Harling talks to Sir Ara Darzi, former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the Department of Health, United Kingdom.
Comparative Histology of Aortic Dilatation Associated With Bileaflet Versus Trileaflet Aortic Valves
September 9, 2015
Resected aortas associated with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV,n = 60) and trileaflet aortic valve (n = 24) in patients with aortic valve disease were compared with normal diameter aortas from patients undergoing cardiac transplantation (n = 16) by five histologic criteria.
September 7, 2015
This video presents the case of a 37-year-old man diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with absent pulmonary valve syndrome.
September 4, 2015
This study from the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative evaluated outcomes of CABG in 33 hospitals 2011-2013, assessing the association of blood transfusion (39.9% of pts) and the incidence of postoperative pneumonia (3.6% of pts). Blood transfusion was associated with an increased risk of pneumonia (OR 3.
September 4, 2015
Short- and mid-term outcomes of TAVR for nonagenarian (>90 years) patients in the PARTNER-1 trial were assessed for 531 pts. MACE occurred in 35% including stroke in 3.6%. Important paravalvular leak occurred in 1.4%. 30-day mortality was 4% and 3-year mortality was 48%, which compared to 44% in a matched population. QOL stabilized at 6 months
September 3, 2015
A 73-year-old male presented with an ascending and aortic arch aneurysm, with aortic valve insufficiency.A valve-sparing aortic root, ascending aorta, and aortic arch replacement with debranching of the innominate trunk and left common was performed.
September 3, 2015
The authors of this study compared quality of life in patients at increased surgical risk who underwent either transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
August 31, 2015
Arie Blitz of the McAllen Heart Hospital, McAllen, Texas, discusses ventricular assist device RPM settings to maximize output and effectiveness.