For subset of pts w/ Ascending aortic aneurysm (not root) that requires operation, & #BicuspidAorticValve that functions well, just fixing the aneurysm and leaving the #BAV is ok. Freedom from valve op is 95% @ 5y 83% @ 10y 63% @ 15y & reops safe #AortaEd jtcvs.org/article/S0022-…

Congratulations to our exceptional cardiac surgery chief residents & fellows! Your hard work, dedication, & expertise have been truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you embark on your promising careers, making a positive impact in the world of cardiac care! #FutureLeaders

Mark this date for the STS structural symposium. In addition to all the hot topics, we will have Dr. Tirone David give a key note lecture on the history and the future of mitral valve repair! The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Gorav Ailawadi Molly Szerlip MD Vinod Thourani Dr. Gilbert Tang Isaac George MD

#AATS2022 Well-Functioning Bicuspid Aortic Valves Should Be Preserved During Aortic Replacement for Ascending Aortopathy Phenotype. Read the JTCVS article by @MattAThompson24 et al: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcv… AATS CTSurgSocMedNetwork TSRA Eric E. Roselli Farhang Yazdchi #AATSBackTogether

Please save the date for this course on new surgical and Transcatheter technology in mitral/tricuspid. The course will have mixture of didactics, videos, case discussion and hands-on session. See you in Chicago! Gorav Ailawadi Molly Szerlip MD Dr. Gilbert Tang Isaac George MD vinayak bapat

AATS CTSurgSocMedNetwork Farhang Yazdchi Dr. Gilbert Tang Tom C. Nguyen, MD Tsuyoshi Kaneko Watch the full video by Yazdchi, Kaneko et al in OpTechs: bit.ly/3vp9wkR Transcatheter Edge to Edge MV Repair (MitraClip) Step by Step Guide. #CardioTwitter #CTSurgery AATS CTSurgSocMedNetwork Farhang Yazdchi Dr. Gilbert Tang Tom C. Nguyen, MD Tsuyoshi Kaneko

🔥🔥Just in JACC Journals #cardiooncology , Farhang Yazdchi, Tsuyoshi Kaneko and I examine #SAVR vs #TAVR in pts with previous chest #radiation . Useful data for the #heart team evaluation. tinyurl.com/y6nbfts

Excellent editorial by Dr. Gilbert Tang et al. American College of Cardiology The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Important Webinar for all. Tsuyoshi Kaneko @BWHSurgery DukeCTSurgery Ourania Preventza Rakesh C. Arora ERAS-CS TSRA Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons AATS ED Jessica G.Y. Luc, MD

There will be much to learn about late sequelae of #COVID19 Will we see pts who need pericardectomy for restrictive disease after recovering? @DougJohnstonMD Allan L. Klein Cleveland Clinic MD

ERAS-Cardiac guidelines in JAMA. The most viewed manuscript in JAMA Surg history. #ERASCardiac
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

With increasing interest in transcatheter mitral technologies, we present our @BWHSurgery experience on mitral valve repair using the edge-to-edge technique in various situations in EJCTS_ICVTS Tsuyoshi Kaneko Farhang Yazdchi @JuliusEjioforMD
doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/…

When it comes to repair of degenerative mitral valve disease, surgery and transcatheter approach are not substitutes but complementary and both should be in the armamentarium of the heart team. Here is a comprehensive review:
tandfonline.com/eprint/jIUeAiw…

We are ready to run, we are #SteppingStrong ! #Boston2019

In a paper published in NEJM this week, the DONATE HCV Trial team describes a four-week antiviral treatment regimen started w/i hours of organ transplantation that prevented #HepC virus infection in patients, expanding the pool of eligible donor organs. fal.cn/AQSA

Perclose Suture Mediated Closure Technique is essential to perform transcatheter cardiac procedures and a must learn skill for graduating cardiac surgery residents. Check out this CTSNet video for procedural steps: youtu.be/Zwwn-X1-kEg via YouTube CTSNet The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

An otherwise healthy 56-year-old needing mitral valve repair is referred for MitraClip placement despite low surgical risk: cle.clinic/2J6SyT4

Can’t TAVR this! Worst aortic valve stenosis in 61y F, valve area 0.29cm2, peak / mean grad 171/110 mmHg, EF 38% - Tx: MiniSAVR Cardiac surgery picture of the week #CardSurgPOW

Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second Chances Should a User Get? nyti.ms/2KiTXmt

Have you ever wondered what happens during a ❤ transplant? See more: cle.clinic/2EXLTDP

#HeartDisease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but new treatments at BWH aim to change that 💓 fal.cn/t9Pz