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In May 2025, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch for more ISMICS 2025 videos...
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Mitral valve replacement (MVR) in patients with mitral annular calcification (MAC) poses a significant surgical challenge. A direct transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) approach with resection of the anterior...
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Aortic root enlargement may be necessary for a small aortic annulus to allow the implantation of a larger aortic valve prosthesis. Larger prostheses are associated with a lower incidence of...