LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Summarize the indications of mitral valve replacement. 2. Individualize prosthetic valve selection for mitral valve replacement. 3. Describe the most common complications associated with mitral valve replacement. 4. Explain and differentiate three techniques for chordal preservation during…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the advantages that mitral valve repair confers over mitral valve replacement in degenerative disease. 2. Discuss the preoperative and intraoperative assessment of the mitral valve used in determining candidacy for valve repair. 3. Describe how disease…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Gain an understanding of the history of robotics. Identify and understand contraindications for mitral valve repair and/or replacement. Learn how to assess patients to determine suitability for robotic surgery. Gain an understanding of techniques, complications, and patient outcomes.…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the indications and contraindications for endoscopic approach to mitral valve surgery. Understand the standard setup and cannulation strategy for mitral valve surgery through an endoscopic approach. Understand tips and tricks for optimizing exposure and dealing with challenges…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To describe basic patient positioning, special equipment, and cannulation strategies for right-thoracotomy/port-access mitral valve surgery 2. To describe the advantages of right-thoracotomy port-access mitral intervention over traditional sternotomy approach 3. To describe the utility of the right-thoracotomy…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the indications for sternotomy approach to mitral valve surgery. Understand the standard setup and cannulation strategy for mitral valve surgery through sternotomy. Understand tips and tricks for optimizing exposure through sternotomy. INTRODUCTION Mitral repair or replacement…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. The mitral valve surgeon should become familiarized with all types of myocardial protection, including routes of administration and cardioplegic solutions. 2. The mitral valve surgeon should know how to select patients for beating heart procedures (being fully…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Basic knowledge of sternotomy instruments Basic knowledge of thoracotomy and mini-thoracotomy instruments Review of available catheters and cannulas Tips and pitfalls of the devices and instruments You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand when permanent pacemaker implantation is indicated and when permanent pacemaker implantation is NOT indicated after mitral valve surgery. Be able to evaluate the choice of a pacing device, including implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and the various lead…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the benefits of medical treatment in mitral stenosis and regurgitation. 2. Know which medications are indicated and their function in management of mitral stenosis and regurgitation. 3. Gain insight into the preoperative management in patients with…