Prof. Alessandro Della Corte

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– New classification system and nomenclature of bicuspid aortic valve (and bicuspid aortic valve disease)

– Genes are important, but a single gene may contribute to fewer than 1% of cases

– Different valve repair techniques according to valve phenotype

Prof. Girdauskas

Aortic Highlights course, 2023

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. Michael Borger

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

-The “aortic size paradox”: an interesting paradox, indeed

-Length? Diameter? Which should we pay more attention to?

-Be sure to pay attention to genetics, biomarkers, abnormal flow, other risk factors, and more

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.

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. 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.

Dr. Girdauskas

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.2

Prof. D’Onofrio

Aortic Highlights course