Icahn School of Medicine
Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse - Part 2 - Marc...
Randy Martin, MD, joins Marc Miller, MD, and Dimos Pandis, MD, who provide new insight about arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse - which has been identified as a potential cause of sudden cardiac death in...
Treating Aortic Regurgitation: Etiologies, Timing...
The complex physiology and function of the aorta make the successful diagnosis and treatment of aortic regurgitation a highly nuanced endeavor. Using data and surgical videos, we explore: ● Why patients...
Mitral Valve Repair for Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis...
Reviewing surgical video from a case study, we explore the complexity of diagnosing mitral valve endocarditis, especially when there is a risk of embolism. In this discussion, we review: ● The key role...
Risk Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death from Arrhythmic...
Arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse has been identified as a potential cause of sudden cardiac death among some patients with primary mitral regurgitation. What are critical indications and possible mechanisms?...
Why Mitral Valve Repair Surgery is the Safest...
In this discussion, we review a six-year study of over 53,000 patients that reveals the extraordinary safety and durability of mitral valve repairs among patients with primary mitral regurgitation. We...
Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: A Surprising...
In this video, we review a challenging case of a 48-year-old woman presenting with chest pain. We explore the role of Echo, CT, and MRI imaging, and highlight how surprising and dramatic results led to...
Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC): An Algorithmic...
Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC) is a complex and increasingly common syndrome. In this discussion, we review Mount Sinai’s proven algorithm for determining the best treatment for MAC, as well as imaging...