Mr Peter Skillington: Choice & timing of surgical procedures on the aorta & aortic valve
Mr Peter Skillington, Cardiothoracic surgeon at Royal Melbourne and Epworth Hospitals, discusses which type of surgery is best for aortic root pathologies, and the importance of timing. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Aorta & Aortic Valve Symposium 2015.
Dr Manu Mathur: Guidelines for aortic surgery
Dr Manu Mathur, Cardiothoracic surgeon at Royal North Shore Hospital, discusses the myriad of guidelines available on interventions for the aorta. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Aorta & Aortic Valve Symposium 2015.
A/Prof Greg Scalia: Imaging the aortic valve
A/Prof Greg Scalia, Cardiologist at The Prince Charles Hospital, discusses the anatomy and imaging techniques of the aortic valve. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Aorta & Aortic Valve Symposium 2015.
Highlights of the 2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease
Download the highlights here. The 2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease represents a major revision and update to the 2006 and 2008 AHA/ACC guidelines. There are substantial changes in multiple areas including the...
2016 Techno Practicum College – The Heart Team Meeting
Save the date for the 2016 Techno Practicum College: Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 March 2016 Intercontinental Sydney, NSW, Australia Program Directors Homayoun Jalali - QLD Greg Scalia - QLD David Muller - NSW Program Highlights Mitral valve repair, Aortic valve...
Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transesophageal Echocardiographic Examination
Rebecca Hahn presents a webinar on the Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transesophageal Echocardiographic Examination: Recommendations from ASE and SCA. The full guideline document: Hahn et al. Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transesophageal...
The role of the heart team in complicated transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a 7-year single-centre experience
Kiefer et al. The role of the heart team in complicated transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a 7-year single-centre experience. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 May 19;47(6):1090–6. Objectives: European guidelines recommend to perform transcatheter aortic valve...
Dr Bruce Cartwright: Intraoperative Echocardiographic Assessment During Mitral Valve Repair
Dr Bruce Cartwright, Anaesthetist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, discusses the use of echocardiography during mitral valve repair. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Mitral Valve Symposium 2015. References Varghese R, Itagaki S, Anyanwu AC, Trigo P, Fischer...
Carmel Vanderham: The Patient Journey – A Holistic Approach
Carmel Vanderham, Nurse Case Manager at Sydney Heart and Lung Surgeons, discusses the journey of patients undergoing mitral valve surgery, and how to take a holistic approach to their care. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Mitral Valve Symposium 2015.
Dr Pierre Janin: Intensive Care Management of Patients After Mitral Valve Surgery
Dr Pierre Janin, Intensive Care Physician at Royal North Shore Hospital, discusses the management of patients in intensive care after mitral valve surgery. Presentation delivered at the SHDA Mitral Valve Symposium 2015.
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