Andrew Vekstein

Journal Article J Am Coll Cardiol · February 14, 2023 BACKGROUND: The impact of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) on national surgical mitral valve repair (MVr) volume and outcomes is unknown. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess the impact of TEER availability on MVr volumes and outcomes for degenera ... Full text Link to item Cite

Open arch surgery in the redo setting: contemporary outcomes.

Journal Article J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) · August 2022 BACKGROUND: Aortic arch reconstruction after prior cardiac surgery is technically complex, especially after proximal aortic surgery. While multiple surgical adaptations in the redo setting have been described, traditional open reconstruction remains the mo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.

Journal Article Cardiol Clin · February 2022 Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a progressive disease, which may lead to severe right ventricular dysfunction and debilitating symptoms. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) provides the best opportunity for complete resolution of obstruc ... Full text Link to item Cite