Prof. Sabine Bleiziffer

MVT Aortic course 2022, vol.2

Prof. Stephan Ensminger

MVT Aortic course 2022, Vol.2

Dr. Girdauskas

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

Prof. Hermann Reichenspurner

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– This video includes a comprehensive look at aortic valve repair, with topics ranging from repair techniques to remodeling techniques, including challenges, tips and tricks, and outcomes.

– David, Yacoub, Okazi, Ross, reimplantation, remodeling, annuloplasty, and more.

Prof. Jeroen Bax

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– Valve Academic Research Consortium: created in 2010, updated in 2012, and updated again in 2021

– Get up to date regarding clinical endpoints.

– It’s not necessary to memorize it all, but to at least be familiar with all parts of the VARC-3 consensus.

Prof. Augusto D’Onofrio

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– What’s less invasive than minimally-invasive surgery? Micro-invasive.

– The initial pros and cons of each approach are clear, but what about the outcomes?

– Don’t forget to implement Enhanced Recovery After cardiac Surgery (ERAS) protocols.

Prof. Michael Borger

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

Prof. Marjan Jahangiri

MVT Aortic 2022, Vol.2

– Plan well, plan ahead, and keep the patient’s best interests in mind.

– Be sure you keep detailed notes during the first SAVR procedure.

– To avoid coronary artery obstruction, it may be worth avoiding SAVR valves where the leaflets are externally wrapped around the struts.

Alexey Dashkevich

MVT Aortic 2022, Vol.2

– Is the patient 50-65 years old? Be sure to think about re-intervention, keep the guidelines in mind, and fully inform the patient.

– Which type of anticoagulation therapy should be used?

– Don’t forget, a Ross procedure may be an option.

Prof. Martin Andreas

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– There are different centers and different techniques, but do they share the same outcomes?

– Be sure to catch his explanation about what makes decellularized heart valves so unique.

– Proper skills and robust training are key.

Prof. Marjan Jahangiri

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– How do we decide between a Ross procedure or a modified Ross procedure? Who are the candidates, and what is their anatomy like?

– Perhaps most interesting, hear what she has to say about how and why we should be cautious when interpreting long-term results, even from large studies and meta-analyses.

– Advantages, disadvantages, complications, autograft failure predictors, and more!

Prof. Ruggero De Paulis

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– Pros and cons of valve-sparing versus the pros and cons of biological or mechanical Bentall procedures

– Plenty of data with plenty of insights, get ready to take notes

– Experience and confidence reign supreme

– If relevant, don’t forget to plan for future valve-in-valve

Dr. Patrick Klein

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– Listen to what he has to say about total aortic root replacement.

– How can we assess the durability and avoid adverse valve-related events when using mechanical and biological valves?

– Hear about his personal experience using new-generation biological valves in patients 57 ± 7 years old.

Dr. Dashkevich

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

– For a patient with endocarditis, should we consider a biological or mechanical prosthesis?

– Briefly see an interesting patient case, accompanied by detailed photos and explanations.

– Don’t forget to pay attention to the anterior mitral leaflet, and strongly consider your coronary reimplantation strategy.

Prof. Gino Gerosa

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– From small, to mini, to micro: it’s how technology evolves nowadays, and cardiac surgery is no exception

– When embracing technology, don’t forget to keep ethics in mind and be unbiased

– Keep an open mind and embrace new developments, but don’t forget to critically analyze the data and make your own logical conclusions

Dr. Alisson Duncan

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1