The optimal timing for AVR in young adults can be hard to predict with the lack of evidence-based guidelines. One third of a total of 172 patients recruited from a single tertiary cardiac center between 2005-2019 underwent surgery before meeting guideline indications, but they were more likely to normalize their LV postoperatively.
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Aortic valve disease
September 28, 2023
Unicuspid aortic valve requires intervention in early life and the ideal treatment is unknown. This study examined 345 patients divided into two groups: 167 undergoing valve repair and 91 undergoing a Ross procedure.
September 26, 2023
This video demonstrates the authors’ step-by-step method for transaxillary TAVI.
September 22, 2023
Dr. Markus Kasel, an interventional cardiologist at University Hospital of Zurich, discusses his techniques and standards for lifetime management of aortic stenosis in a wide range of patients.
September 8, 2023
This paper explores the application of a novel aortic valve visualization and pressurization device to inspect the valve under physiological conditions following aortic repair.
September 1, 2023
In this presentation from the 2021 Birmingham Review Course, Dr. Duke Cameron discussed various aortopathies and their surgical solutions.
August 30, 2023
While much research is ongoing regarding the safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) after prior coronary artery bypass (CABG), there is limited data on morbidity outcomes and discharge locations among these two procedures.
August 30, 2023
This video provides a scenario for the use of the Cabrol patch with Cooley fistula, as well as tricks, tips, and pitfalls of its usage.
August 18, 2023
As a part of the 2023 Australian Thoracic Aortic Symposium, Dr. Marco Di Eusanio presented on frozen elephant trunk without circulatory arrest. Dr. Di Eusanio is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Lancisi Cardiovascular Center and Politechnic University of Marche in Ancona, Italy.
August 16, 2023
Recently, NICE released guidance from the British regulatory body limiting the Ozaki operation to research until further review, which is scheduled in three calendar years. The overarching concern appears to be the durability of the autoprosthesis. NICE guidelines have the strongest influence in healthcare in the United Kingdom and often abroad.