Yacoub's aortic root remodeling procedure has been recognized for its efficacy in avoiding anticoagulation issues and preserving aortic dynamics, with recent modifications enhancing the neo-aortic sinuses and sinotubular junction. This video demonstrates the Yacoub II procedure for acute aortic dissection.
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Aortic valve disease
September 13, 2024
At the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece 2024 conference, leading surgeons delivered presentations on various aspects of TAVI. The leading surgeons include Michael Borger, V. Androutsopoulou, Teoman Kilic, and Gregory Pattakos.
September 12, 2024
A 41-year-old male patient with a history of aortic and mitral valve replacements due to infective endocarditis underwent two Commando procedures to manage severe recurring infections and prosthetic valve dysfunctions, ultimately achieving a stable condition with lifelong antibiotic therapy.
August 30, 2024
Aortic valve repair for insufficiency is sometimes limited by deficient leaflet tissue. During the past two years, the authors have been using autologous aortic wall as a leaflet substitute, with great success. This video provides an early introduction to this technique, serving as a preliminary step to long-term follow-up studies.
July 23, 2024
CTSNet Board Member Marjan Jahangiri spoke with Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria about the different approaches to bicuspid aortic valve repair.
July 16, 2024
In this continued series of webinars, CTSNet hosted a discussion on, “Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—Series 3: Evolving surgical techniques with Cardioroot in Bio-Bentall and David procedures,” in collaboration with Getinge. The webinar was broadcasted to a live audience on July 10, 2024.
July 11, 2024
The number of patients at intermediate and low surgical risk treated by transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is rapidly increasing. Current guidelines recommend performing TAVI in heart valve centers with surgical backup.
June 19, 2024
Dr. Vince Gaudiani introduces his series on different techniques for aortic root reconstruction.
June 18, 2024
This video presents the case of a thirty-year-old woman who underwent a commando procedure to treat bacterial endocarditis.
June 14, 2024
This video demonstrates dissection of the visceral pericardium for ascending aortic and hemiarch replacement.