March 9, 2018
18 min.

Description

The latest advances in mitral valve repair and replacement include a shift toward the transseptal platform. Four leading experts discuss how catheter-based techniques will re-emulate the gold standard for mitral valve surgery, the important role of 3D Echo technology, the need for transseptal puncture skills, and navigating the local politics. 

Panelists

Gorav Ailawadi, MD (moderator) – University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Vinay Badhwar, MD – West Virginia University, Morgantown
T. Sloan Guy, MD, MBA – Weill Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital
Stephen F. Bolling, MD – University of Michigan