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

Prof. Alessandro Della Corte

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– Patients with an “ascending” phenotype? A separate vale and ascending graft replacement procedure is an option

– Patients with a “root” phenotype? Consider addressing the root earlier (50 mm root diameter)

– Bentall is still the gold standard, but valve-sparing procedures have similarly good results

Prof. Ruggero De Paulis

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– First and foremost, not all bicuspid aortic valves are the same

– Many post-operative measurements and goals are included within to help guide you to optimal patient outcomes

– Check out the insight provided about valve-sparing, valve repair, external annuloplasty, and more

Prof. Hanneke Takkenberg

Be courageous, be experienced, be ethical … according to the Guidelines!