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The Ross Procedure for Aortic Valve Disease:...
When a patient’s aortic valve is irreparably damaged, either because it has calcified and narrowed (Aortic Stenosis) or because it is leaking (Aortic Regurgitation), one proven therapy is the Ross...
CTEPH - Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension...
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is caused by blood clots in the lung arteries and may be a common cause of pulmonary hypertension that can in turn cause heart failure. However, due...
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...
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?...
Treating Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation...
Secondary mitral valve regurgitation increases the dangers of heart failure, and the two conditions are often encountered together. In this discussion, we highlight: ● The destructive feedback loop between...
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...