Mitral Valve Repair Center

Presented On June 1, 2016, by Paul Stelzer, MD

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
Comprehend the basic science principles of myocardial cell function.
Make out the cardioplegia concepts which were developed and refined over time.
Recognize the alternative approaches for protection in special circumstances.

Presented on October 12, 2016, by David H. Adams, MD

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
Review and describe the anatomy and mechanism of lesions involved in the pathophysiology of Mitral Valve Prolapse.
Describe the principles of mitral valve repair and illustrate contemporary surgical strategies for mitral valve reconstruction.
Outline the effective steps in deciding the most appropriate reconstructive approach on a case-by-case basis.

Video Transcript:

So the first case, a 54 year-old man presents with a 10 year history of heart murmur, gradual onset of dyspnea; and a 6-month history of increased palpitations. His echo reveals severe MR due to bileaflet prolapse. The patient is referred for elective surgery.

Presented on July 27, 2016, by Aryeh Shander, MD, of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
Identify the term over use in healthcare. Understand the enormous potential of transfusion overuse.
Understand the elements contributing to transfusion overuse.
Recognize modifiable elements to reduce and eliminate over transfusion.

Presented on February 15, 2017, by Stanley Tuhrim, MD, and Christopher Kellner, MD.

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
To review the signs and symptoms of acute stroke.
To elucidate the current management of acute ischemic stroke.
To describe current approaches to endovascular intervention in acute ischemic stroke.

Presented on October 16, 2019, by Ali N. Zaidi, MD

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
Describe the growth of Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Provide a brief review of the surgical procedures that have shaped ACHD
Discuss the growing role of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplantation in ACHD

Presented on November 18, 2020, a discussion between Randall B. Griepp, MD, and David H. Adams, MD

Presented on November 4, 2020, by Farzan Filsoufi, MD

At the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
Understand the evolution of diagnostic and guideline-directed therapy strategies of infective endocarditis.
Summarize the available operative approaches and technical challenges related to surgical intervention for infective endocarditis. 

Presented on October 21, 2020, by Mehdi Oloomi, MD

At the end of this video, the viewer should be able to:
Summarize and explain hemostasis during cardiopulmonary bypass operations.
Review current evidence and emerging data related to hemostatic tests during open heart surgery.
Classify and evaluate the most frequently used blood products after cardiac surgery.

Presented on January 27, 2021, a discussion between Tirone David, MD, and David H. Adams, MD