Welcome back to topic Tuesday! To round out our discussion of aortic interventions this month, today we will be briefly discussing a rather complicated topic in cardiac surgery, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.   If you or a loved one has been told that your upcoming heart or aortic surgery may involve deep hypothermic circulatory arrest,   it’s normal to feel anxious and confused. The term sounds intimidating, but the technique is a well-established, carefully controlled method used to...

Welcome back to Topic Tuesday! Today we will be highlighting a newer tool on the market in aortic surgery - the Konect Resilia Valve Aortic Root Conduit. Aortic surgery from a cardiac surgery perspective often includes repair or replacement of the aortic root, aortic valve, and/or the ascending, arch, and sometimes descending portions of the thoracic aorta. Below is a diagram reminding us of general aortic anatomy. For more details, feel free to refer back to our previous blog posts!...

Welcome back to Medical Monday! We hope everyone has been well and staying safe in the summer heat. Today, we will be continuing on our...