Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Congenital Quadricuspid Aortic Valve (QAV) malformation is a relatively rare cardiac valve malformation, especially with abnormal coronary opening and severe stenosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The pati.

Coronary Artery Disease 52

Coronary Artery Disease Aortic valve Aortic Congenital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 8, 2025

News Increased Risk of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Concomitant Valve Disease pvaldez Wed, 01/08/2025 - 09:50 2 min read

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DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

SAVR after TAVR Surgical aortic valve replacement after prior TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. More than 5,500 multi-valve procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2023, of which 60% included double valve replacements, and 25% involved concomitant CABG.

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TAVR Aortic valve Tricuspid Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 111

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital heart disease. Therefore, optimal indications for surgery in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) complicated by AAOCA rem.

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Aortic valve Aortic Stenosis Congenital Heart Disease 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 7, 2025

News New Study Examines Mechanical Valves Long-Term Survival Rates for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger KCummings Tue, 01/07/2025 - 15:10 1 min read

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 8, 2024

IntroductionBicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most prevalent congenital cardiovascular defect and known to cause thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).

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Aortic valve Aortic Aneurysm Biomarkers 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

APRIL 3, 2025

BACKGROUND:Bioprosthetic valve dysfunction and reoperations/reinterventions are common after aortic valve replacement (AVR) with bioprosthetic valves, leading to cycles of left ventricular (LV) pressure overload and unloading. Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print.

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Aortic valve Aortic Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes 40

Circulation

AUGUST 12, 2024

Pathogeneses include connective tissue disorders, smooth muscle contraction disorders, and congenital heart disease, including bicuspid aortic valve, among others. The American Heart Association has published guidelines for diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic disease.

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Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral 81

The American Journal of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Publication date: Available online 22 November 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Kyle A. McCullough, John B. Eisenga, J. Michael DiMaio, Charles S.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 24, 2025

At STS 2025, Dr. Tomaz Mesar presented a study comparing outcomes of TAVR and SAVR in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

Hunter Mehaffey, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon from West Virginia University, will examine results comparing two treatment options Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Significant Coronary Disease.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 30, 2024

Transcript of video: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a very severe form of congenital heart disease, in which, the left ventricle, aorta and mitral and aortic valves are hypoplastic and valves may be atretic as well. It has a very poor survival. This is diagrammatic representation of hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JULY 18, 2018

Video Evolving Trends in TAVR nboden Wed, 07/18/2018 - 09:06 The volumes of two aortic valve replacements (AVR) procedures have changed dramatically over the past few years, with more transcatheter procedures now being performed than open surgical procedures.

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DAIC

AUGUST 29, 2024

Echocardiograms using the robotic arm resulted in the same diagnosis as conventional in-person echocardiography in 98% of cases (papillary muscle level obstruction was missed in one case).

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

APRIL 22, 2024

STS leveraged contemporary national data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database between July 2017 and December 2023 to analyze outcomes of 32,938 patients that underwent multi-valve surgery involving replacement of the aortic valve, plus replacement or repair of the mitral valve, with and without concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral Technology 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. The program also focuses on reimbursement issues affecting the specialty as a whole. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m. ET – Welcome/Introductions 4:15 p.m. ET – 5:15 p.m.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

MARCH 13, 2024

The conference theme is “Goldilocks: Toward the Optimal Mitral Valve,” and the organizers aim to bring together distinguished experts from around the world to share their knowledge and engage in academic discussions on the latest trends in treatments related to aortic valve disease.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Webinar Latin Heart Rounds Series: Rounds on a Patient with Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Arch Involvement dkaczmarek Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:22 December 15, 2023 Image Join us on December 15, when experts will provide up-to-date insight on the management of patients with aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysm involving the aortic arch.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 18, 2024

This is the aortic valve in closed position and mitral valve also appears to be closed in position. That is because timing of the image may be in such a way that, it could have been in such a way that both valves are in closed position. And all the three are cyanotic congenital heart diseases.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 25, 2025

The decision between a bioprosthetic and mechanical valve is one of the most consequential for patients requiring aortic valve replacement, said Michael Bowdish, MD, lead author of the study and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

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Aortic valve Aortic Cardiothoracic Cancer 75

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For example, we have a lot of meaningful data on outcomes from CABG procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the short term. The Database has four components—Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, Congenital Heart Surgery, and the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (Intermacs) Database.

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Technology Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Cardiothoracic Aortic valve 40

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

APRIL 4, 2022

We are blessed with 4 heart valves – 2 on the left side which are known as the mitral and aortic valves and 2 on the right side – the tricuspid and pulmonary valves.

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Open Heart

MARCH 3, 2025

Background In congenital aortic stenosis (CAS), commissurotomy is an option in patients not suitable to receive a valve prosthesis. However, there is often a need for future additional interventions on the aortic valve. The fate of the aortic valve is, however, essentially unknown.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 4, 2024

This becomes more difficult in complex congenital heart diseases where the cardiac chamber positions and size may vary. Parasternal views are often obtained first, followed by apical, subcostal, and suprasternal. A good knowledge of the anatomy of the heart is needed for interpretation of images from each view.

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DAIC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

1, 2024 — Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications. tim.hodson Wed, 09/04/2024 - 15:53 Sept.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart disease with an increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE). The aim of this study was to compare patients with tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) IE and BAV-IE in terms of characteristics, management and prognosis. Median follow-up was 67.2

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Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic Congenital Heart Disease 69

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Blog Global Differences in Managing Patients with Aortic Valve Disease KCummings Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:42 Adult Cardiac All Members It is time to reconsider the management of Aortic valve Disease (AVD) across the world. Patients receive mechanical valves.

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Aortic valve Aortic TAVR Technology 64

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Database, Study in Low-Risk Patients Reveals 5-year Survival Rate of 93% October 17, 2023, Chicago, IL – A study published today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery demonstrates outstanding long-term survival following low-risk isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). The average age of patients was 74.2

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ObjectivesThe bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect. years, who underwent a transthoracic echocardiographic examination and CMR at our institute from 2012 to 2020.ResultsThe ResultsThe BAV types were evaluated significantly differently by echocardiography and CMR (p = 0.013).

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

JANUARY 30, 2025

Presenters will explain internationally accepted nomenclature and classification by its main developer, as well as comment on the pros and cons and short and mid/long-term outcomes of SAVR and TAVR in this challenging population.

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Conquering CHD

MARCH 24, 2025

An echocardiogram revealed the heart condition that would define much of his early life: severe congenital heart defects. At just 20 days old, Christopher underwent his first heart surgery, a complex procedure to patch the VSD, repair the ASD, resect the LVOT muscle, and reconstruct his aortic arch.

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MIBHS

APRIL 15, 2025

Abnormal Heart Murmurs: These are more concerning and can be linked to underlying heart conditions, such as heart valve disease or congenital heart defects. Abnormal murmurs may indicate problems like narrowed heart valves, leaky heart valves, or valvular heart disease.

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DAIC

JANUARY 27, 2025

25, 2025A new study presented at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements (AVRs) provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients aged 60 and younger compared to bioprosthetic valves. tim.hodson Mon, 01/27/2025 - 10:54 Jan.

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Aortic valve Aortic Cardiothoracic Cancer 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 20, 2025

to 0.51) and a moderate negative correlation with the absolute aortic valve annulus (r=0.55), absolute aortic root (r=0.67), absolute sino-tubular junction (r=0.67) and absolute AAo dimension (r=0.71). Patients with repaired CTA had significantly lower 2D-STE derived AAo GCS compared to controls (9.41.3 vs. 15.21.7,

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