Low-risk patient management: EACTS and STS position

June 7, 2024

Prof. Patrick Myers

Aortic Highlights 2024

Joseph Bavaria

Prof. Bart Meuris

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

-Cosmesis vs clinical benefit? Cross-clamp times? Extra costs? Have you thought about these aspects before?

-What about less pain? Less blood loss? Shorter ICU stays? Lower rates of atrial fibrillation? Remember, there are always pros and cons.

-If combined procedures are necessary, minimally invasive can be a choice in experienced centers

Prof. Marjan Jahangiri

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– Pay attention to comorbidities, the anticoagulation choice may not as simple as it seems

– Be aware of the limitations of the currently available studies, question them in a logical manner

Prof. Joseph Bavaria

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

Prof. Rinaldi – MVT Intermediate 2021

Dr. Farber – MVT Intermediate

Prof. Hanneke Takkenberg – EACTS 2021

Edwards Lifesciences Symposium

Prof. Hanneke Takkenberg

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