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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Minimally Invasive
October 20, 2023
October 12, 2023
Lung cancer has the highest worldwide cancer mortality rate. Early non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 84 percent of cases, with curative surgical intervention being the standard treatment.
Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
October 12, 2023
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (tPVR) is a key therapy in RVOT pathologies but is associated with long term risks such as infective endocarditis (IE). In fact, some reports claim a higher IE risk compared to surgical pulmonary valve replacement.
October 12, 2023
With the recent developments in cardiac surgery, the applications for minimally invasive techniques are beginning to expand. This video reports on the minimally invasive Bentall procedure via the right-sided transaxillary approach.
October 5, 2023
September 28, 2023
Use of antiplatelet medication following coronary artery bypass grafting is common practice to reduce thrombotic events. However, antiplatelet resistance is of growing concern. The authors of this review conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of eleven studies involving 3122 patients.
September 28, 2023
This video shows how mitral annular and leaflet calcification can be strategically debrided to allow mitral valve repairs.
September 27, 2023
This video revealed that endoscopic mitral valve repair is an excellent option irrespective of age, and pre-measured chords make mitral valve repair easier and more reproducible for surgeons. Furthermore, Cryoablation is a useful addition in patients with concomitant atrial fibrillation.
September 26, 2023
This video demonstrates the authors’ step-by-step method for transaxillary TAVI.
September 25, 2023
This video shows the authors’ method to control the right main PA major bleeding using uniportal VATS.