Aorta

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April 24, 2025 | Mahmoud Al Baghdady

For children facing the challenges of aortic valve disease, the surgical landscape has historically presented limited options, each with its own set of long-term uncertainties. The Ross procedure, often considered...

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April 23, 2025 | Maris Bartkevics

The authors present the case of a 59-year-old man with a medical history of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart transplantation 10 years prior following aortic valve replacement and simultaneous implantation of...

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April 23, 2025 | Mario Castillo-SangBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

In this CTSNet series, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang presents innovative, totally endoscopic cardiac procedures for a variety of conditions. Stay tuned for more series videos in the coming weeks. This case...

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April 22, 2025 | Ahmad Ali AmirghofranBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

The Ross procedure has demonstrated excellent mid- and long-term outcomes (1), establishing it as the preferred aortic valve replacement for young patients in many centers. However, its primary limitation remains...

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April 21, 2025 | Vincent GaudianiGold ContributorBronze Commentor

This case features a 58-year-old male with a dilated aorta and sever aortic regurgitation. The procedure began with an incision through the manubrium and upper sternum extending to the third...

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April 15, 2025 | Vincent GaudianiGold ContributorBronze Commentor

In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrates his technique for managing a complex case of endocarditis in a 59-year-old patient with a history of aortic and ascending aortic replacements. The...

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April 14, 2025 | Vincent GaudianiGold ContributorBronze Commentor

This introductory video describes the Gaudiani technique for a straightforward aortic valve replacement. The patient presented with aortic valve regurgitation, as well as a left bundle branch block (LBBB) and...

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April 11, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel Dunning recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Feras Khaliel, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. They explored three...