Historical Perspective Open-heart surgery was commonly used in the past to treat refractory ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). The predominant population subjected to this management strategy was made up of patients with healed myocardial infarcts who experienced sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT). The…
Introduction For end-stage heart failure (HF), heart transplantation or implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is lifesaving and provides a significant improvement in quality of life. Despite the therapeutic success of LVADs, concomitant right ventricular failure (RVF) and…
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 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…