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.
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Mitral valve disease
October 3, 2024
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.
September 30, 2024
Dr. Gaudiani performs a full sternotomy, valve replacement, and right atrial reduction in a 55-year-old patient who has complications from a prior open pulmonary valvotomy.
September 23, 2024
This video demonstrates a patient with a failed MitraClip placement on the tricuspid valve, which led to severe tricuspid regurgitation, heart failure, and a dilated mitral annulus that required repair. The procedure included the removal of the MitraClip and the placement of an Abbott valve in the tricuspid position.
September 23, 2024
This video demonstrates the repair of prolapsing A1-P1 leaflets of the mitral valve and the insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
September 20, 2024
At the Transcatheter Heart Valves Greece 2024 conference, leading surgeons delivered presentations on various aspects of the mitral valve. The leading surgeons include Philippe Pibarot, M. Chrissoheris, Markus Kasel, Mony Shuvy, and Peyman Sardari Nia.
September 16, 2024
In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates an Onyx Chord-X chordal repair of a P1 prolapse and insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
September 16, 2024
This video demonstrates an Onyx Chord-X chordal repair of a prolapsing medial commissure of the mitral valve and insertion of a posterior annuloplasty ring through a mini sternotomy.
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.
September 9, 2024
In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates how to repair a P2/P3 prolapse using the Onyx Chord-X system, including femoral vein cannulation, mini sternotomy, valve assessment, and chord placement.