The tricuspid valve has historically received less attention than left-sided valves with regard to pathophysiology and surgical management. Functional regurgitation is the most common tricuspid valve disease secondary to dilatation of tricuspid annulus and/or tethering...
Healing complications after cardiac surgery such as dehiscence, osteomyelitis, mediastinitis, and superficial wound infection may occur. This video shows a new and potentially superior method of sternal closure with thermoreactive...