This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with EACTS Secretary General Patrick Myers about the highlights of the upcoming 38th EACTS Annual Meeting.
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Cardiac
October 4, 2024
The authors demonstrate their direct arterial and venous cannulation through a right anterior thoracotomy technique for aortic valve replacement without compromising results.
October 3, 2024
Mitral annular calcification (MAC) complicates mitral valve surgery and often necessitates mitral valve replacement (MVR) due to challenges in valvular repair. Traditional methods for addressing MAC involve extensive debridement, which can increase perioperative risks.
October 3, 2024
Aortic stenosis affects more than 9 million people worldwide and is commonly treated with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), which is known for producing excellent long-term outcomes. Recent advancements in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have shown noninferior or improved outcomes compared to SAVR across various risk levels.
October 3, 2024
This study examines trends and long-term survival outcomes for heart transplants involving donation after circulatory death (DCD) versus donation after brain death (DBD).
October 2, 2024
In June 2024, a panel of cardiothoracic surgery experts gathered at Teatro delle Muse in Ancona, Italy to discuss Minimally Invasive and Trans-Catheter Interventions for patients with Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Diseases. This course was directed by Professor Marco Di Eusanio.
October 2, 2024
This video demonstrates endoscopic harvesting of the radial artery using a reusable retractor with an open CO2 insufflation system.
October 1, 2024
A detailed account of one surgeon’s unique experience as a trainee in the field of cardiothoracic surgery in West Africa.
October 1, 2024
This video shows the first-ever robotic heart transplant in full resolution and was shared by lead surgeon Dr. Feras Khaliel.
September 30, 2024
This video shows a 55-year-old female patient who underwent a mitral valve repair for prolapse and had an anomalous right coronary artery as well. Dr. Vince Gaudiani performed an upper mini sternotomy, repaired mitral regurgitation, and dissected the right coronary artery to address these issues.