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In this video, a surgeon sketches and explains a surgical procedure using the Bookwalter retractor, emphasizing its role in keeping the surgical site open for better access and visibility. The... More
July 25, 2016
This video demonstrates a case of percutaneous embolization and TCD monitoring for a carotid tumor.
June 20, 2016
In this video, the authors demonstrate how a robotic catheter can be used to steer a snare in order to capture a tilted IVC filter.
May 23, 2016
This video demonstrates a valve-sparing aortic root replacement with an expansible ring.
April 18, 2016
The authors present the minimally invasive repair of a stenotic bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aorta aneurysm through a J-shaped ministernotomy approach.
October 8, 2015
In an interview filmed at the 2015 SCTS Annual Meeting, Mohamad Bashir talks with Dianna Milewicz about her research into the genetics behind aneurysms. Dr. Milewicz is the Director of the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas.
October 5, 2015
This videos shows an open filter retrieval and open aortic repair for a chronic aortoiliac dissection secondary to aortic inferior vena cava filter penetration.
October 4, 2015
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Past President Jose Pomar interviews current President Martin Grabenwoger on key features of the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting.
October 3, 2015
Pieter Kappetein, Secretary General of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), previews the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting taking place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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.
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.