Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases

This book describes the different aspects of aortic valve and root diseases including comprehensive discussion of the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging options, disease risk stratification, selection of candidates for valve repair or percutaneous intervention, and most recent therapeutic options....

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Fattouch, Khalil (Editor), Lancellotti, Patrizio (Editor), Vannan, Mani A. (Editor), Speziale, Giuseppe (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Aortic root anatomy
  • Functional anatomy and dynamics of aortic root
  • Multimodality imaging assessment of aortic stenosis
  • Multimodality imaging assessment of aortic regurgitation
  • Stress echocardiography in aortic valve disease
  • Multimodality imaging assessment of prosthetic aortic valve
  • Imaging predictors of reparable aortic valve
  • TAVI: candidate selection and treatment guidance
  • 4D flow imaging in aortic disease
  • Aortic mitral valve coupling in aortic disease
  • Bicuspid aortic valve
  • Angio CT-scan and MRI imaging considerations prior to minimally invasive surgery
  • Tricuspid aortic valve repair
  • Bicuspid aortic valve repair
  • Aortic annulus stabilization using external rings
  • Aortic annulus stabilization using internal rings
  • Root replacement with biological valve conduits
  • Aortic valve-sparing reimplantation technique
  • Aortic valve-sparing remodelling technique
  • Aortic valve-sparing in aortic dissection
  • Minimally invasive aortic root techniques
  • Modified David Operation
  • Mini-sternotomy
  • Right anterior mini-thoracotomy
  • Totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement
  • Sutureless aortic valve implantation
  • Rapid deployment aortic valve implantation
  • Stentless aortic valve prosthesis
  • Aortic valve replacement with autologous pericardium
  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using the transapical approach
  • Transfemoral TAVI: devices and techniques
  • Alternative approaches for TAVI: Transaortic, subclavian, carotid
  • Aortic valve-in-valve implantation
  • Demographics and operative options: D. Pacini - Roberto Di Bartolomeo
  • The Heart Valve Center of Excellence/Heart team