To create a benchmark for the use of TAVR for aortic stenosis treatment in low-risk patients, this study evaluated outcomes of similar patients undergoing SAVR. The STS database was used to isolate low-risk SAVR patients from 2011–2019.
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October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
The authors investigated over 100 cases of pregnancies among heart transplant recipients in the US using a national dataset. Heart transplant mothers had a staggering sixteen-fold adjusted risk of severe maternal morbidity (24.8 percent vs. 1.7 percent in the general population) at 330 days of follow up.
October 20, 2023
This article brings attention to the need for representation of women in cardiovascular research trials, with women typically accounting for only 20 percent of participants. This comes following a Lancet commission aimed at reducing the global burden of cardiovascular disease in women.
October 20, 2023
As a part of the 2023 Australian Thoracic Aortic Symposium, Dr. Joe Coselli presented on antegrade and retrograde perfusion for cerebral protection during cardiac surgery.
October 19, 2023
This video demonstrates the use of a detachable aortic cross clamp for robotic cardiac surgery, including application and retrieval.
October 17, 2023
This video demonstrates a two-stage technique for aortic arch treatment.
October 17, 2023
Joel Dunning talks with Stephen Spindel about his recent popular videos on CTSNet.
October 13, 2023
This episode of The Beat with Joel Dunning was recorded at the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. Joel runs through the latest in CT surgery news and CTSNet content, commenting on his favorite talks from the meeting as well.
October 13, 2023
As a part of the 2023 Australian Thoracic Aortic Symposium, Dr. Martin Misfeld presented on minimally invasive segmental artery coil embolization prior to cardiac surgery.