Experts advise on developments to look for in the transcatheter space when it comes to managing diseases of the mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valves.
3 Things to Keep an Eye on in Evolving TAVR Care
The next waves of progress in transcatheter aortic valve replacement are likely to involve expanding indications, valve refinements and new accessory treatments.
Finessing Success in Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery (Video)
Got a patient who’s curious about robotically assisted heart surgery? Share the essentials — and some reassurance — with this richly visual three-minute video.
A Case of Successfully Managed Expectations for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair (Video)
An otherwise healthy 56-year-old needs mitral valve repair and is referred for MitraClip placement despite having low surgical risk. How to meet his expectations for a minimally invasive repair?
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Case Study: In High-Risk Lead Extractions, Preparing for the Worst Is Imperative
The dramatic case of a 56-year-old with an ICD for radiation-associated heart disease shows why performing high-risk lead extractions in a hybrid OR with surgical backup can be critical.
Percutaneous Mending of the Mitral Valve: A Status Report on Challenges and Progress
The mitral valve poses anatomic challenges to transcatheter treatment that the aortic valve doesn’t. Here’s a glimpse into six ongoing studies designed to overcome them.
Is Mitral Valve Repair a Specialty?
Three Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons explain why the answer is “yes” in the wake of a new JACC study showing just how much volume and experience matter in mitral valve surgery.