Type A aortic dissection is a highly morbid condition, where the patient's effective circulating blood volume (ECBV) is one of many predictors of outcomes. The authors propose a new parameter titled “effective circulating volume fraction" that serves to be a more precise measurement of ECBV.
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Cardiac
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of mitral valve (MV) repair vs replacement after failed mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER). A total of 332 patients across 34 centers from the CUTTING-EDGE registry underwent MV surgery after M-TEER from 2009 to 2020. Outcomes were compared between MV repair and replacement.
May 15, 2025
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as the treatment of choice for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) across the whole surgical risk spectrum.
May 14, 2025
At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, Dr. Alice Copperwheat spoke with Dr. Friedhelm Beyersdorf about innovations and artificial intelligence in cardiothoracic surgery.
May 14, 2025
This video demonstrates the steps necessary to replace a mitral valve in the setting of severe mitral annular calcification with the aid of a cavitronic ultrasonic surgical aspirator.
May 14, 2025
This video presents a case of a 31-year-old male with a bicuspid aortic valve who underwent aortic valve repair using a rigid internal ring, highlighting the techniques for precise sizing, placement, and stabilization to ensure effective coaptation and durability.
May 13, 2025
This video demonstrates Dr. Vince Gaudiani’s technique for performing a redo sternotomy and left ventricular outflow tract enlargement with a Dacron patch.
May 12, 2025
This video demonstrates Dr. Vince Gaudiani’s technique for aortic annulus enlargement using a Dacron patch, and he also performs a tricuspid valve repair.
May 12, 2025
This video demonstrates the steps for endoscopic left ventricular apical thrombus removal.
May 8, 2025
This video describes the basic concepts, surgical technique, and experience with the first totally tissue-engineered valve designed for tricuspid replacement, the CorTricuspid ECM valve.