Surgical Steps In Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE)
Patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) present challenges from a surgical and anesthetic standpoint. They often have significant pulmonary collateral vessels...
Transcaval Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
For patients with difficult arterial access (namely calcified/narrowed femoral and subclavian arteries), a transcaval approach offers another alternative. In this technique, interventional...
The Denervated Heart
The concept of a denervated heart is a significant consideration in patients receiving orthotopic heart transplants. When these donor hearts are procured,...
Surgical Steps In CentriMag Biventricular Assist Device (BiVAD) Placement
CentriMag devices are implanted for acute right and/or left-sided circulatory support but often times used for extended periods of time for patients...
Surgical Steps In HeartMate 3 LVAD Placement
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) like the HeartMate 3 are routinely being implanted as a mechanical circulatory bridge-to-transplant (BTT) or destination therapy...
