Valve Disease

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Transaxillary Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Repair, and Rhythm Surgery

August 11, 2026 | Jelle Fleerakkers

The authors present a 75-year-old woman with dyspnea on exertion. She was diagnosed with an aortic valve stenosis and moderate-to-severe mitral valve regurgitation due to a localized A2 prolapse. This case demonstrates a step-by-step transaxillary,...

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Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation With the Open Seldinger Technique

July 9, 2026 | Anıl Karaağaç…

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) frequently requires peripheral cannulation strategies. Femoral cannulation remains the standard approach; however, it is associated with potential complications such as lymphorrhea, hematoma, infection, and an...

Event

Pan-Asian AAHVD Heart Valve Meeting 2026

August 22, 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Asian Academy of Heart Valve Disease (AAHVD) is pleased to invite you to...

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SCTS 2026 | Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

June 18, 2026 | Ranjit Deshpande…

At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, leading surgeons presented on minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Ranjit Deshpande, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at King’s...

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Surgical Management of Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Using a T-Shaped Graft-Valve Strategy

June 16, 2026 | Jessica Wahi…

A 56-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and intermittent back pain. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest demonstrated a markedly dilated main...

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Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Reoperative Settings

June 15, 2026 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor…

The authors present a case of reoperative settings using a minimally invasive approach in an 11-year-old girl with a complex congenital heart defect. The procedure consisted of pulmonary valve replacement...

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Valve-Sparing Root Replacement in GUCH Patients With Neoaortic Root Aneurysms

June 10, 2026 | Serhii Varbanets…

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) in grown-up congenital heart (GUCH) patients is a complex but feasible approach. The authors present their experience performing the David procedure in two adult patients...

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Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement via Right Anterior Minithoracotomy

June 9, 2026 | Jules François

This video shows a step-by-step demonstration of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through a right anterior minithoracotomy. It focuses on the key technical steps, highlighting practical nuances and explaining the...

Podcast

The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 159: Aortic Root Enlargement

June 4, 2026 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor…

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Bo Yang, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,...

JANS Article

Lifetime Management of Heart Valve Disease—Treat It Early and Treat It Right, First Time

July 10, 2025 | Joseph Zacharias

Heart valve disease is a leading cause of mortality, with increasing incidence due to an aging population. Early referral to specialized heart networks is vital, as late diagnosis often leads...

JANS Article

The Perceval Sutureless Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve: Evolution of Surgical Valve Technology

October 3, 2024 | Jessica Luc

Aortic stenosis affects more than 9 million people worldwide and is commonly treated with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), which is known for producing excellent long-term outcomes. Recent advancements in...

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The Ross Procedure: Clinical Evidence, Surgical Technique, and Q&A

April 8, 2024 | Kareem Bedeir…

This is a recording of an educational webinar held by LifeNet Health in collaboration with Infirmary Health System featuring Dr. Kareem Bedeir and Dr. Peter Pluscht. The presenters discussed the...

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AAPCHS & AATCVS 2023: Rheumatic Heart Valve Diseases in Children—Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment

March 1, 2024 | Salvatore Lentini

As a part of the 2023 joint international conference of the African Academy for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and the African Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Professor Salvatore...

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