EDUCATION – Page 2

Less Invasive CABG

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Another excellent lecture from an Ottawa Heart Institute surgeon as part of the CSCS lecture series. None other than Dr. Marc Ruel providing his tips and tricks on minimally invasive CABG. Objectives: Presented August 12, 2021

Arterial Grafting in 2021

CSCS Educational series - Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) video click below to watch the full seminar

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. David Glineur provides us all the tips and tricks on arterial grafting. A cardiac surgeon from the Ottawa Heart Institute, we were pleased to have him participate in the CSCS lecture series! Objectives: Presented May 26, 2021.

Approach to TAVI

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Jessica Forcillo a cardiac surgeon from CHUM (Montreal University Hospital Centre) gives us the ins and outs on TAVI. Objectives: Presented April 22, 2021.

The Ross Procedure

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy from the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, NY speaks on the subject of the Ross procedure – its role in the treatment of non-elderly patients with aortic stenosis and the technical nuances associated with improved long-term outcomes in patients undergoing this procedure. Presented March 23,…

Valve Sparing Root Repair

CSCS Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons - Aortic Root - Anatomy, Replacement, Valve Sparing

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Richard Whitlock from McMaster University and the Hamilton Health Sciences Centre provides an overview of surgery on the aortic root, reviewing the anatomy of the aortic root as well as the principles underlying a successful valve-sparing root replacement. Presented February 24, 2021.

Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Jennifer Chung from the University of Toronto provides an overview of thoracoabdominal aneurysms and highlights the key strategies when embarking on the surgical and endovascular repairs of this disease process. Presented January 27, 2021.

Arch in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Maral Ouzounian from the University of Toronto presents on the approach to the aortic arch in patients presenting with an acute type A aortic dissection. Specifically, she explores the indications for extended arch repair in these patients and compares arch management strategies (hemiarch vs. AMDS vs. frozen elephant trunk). Presented…

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)

CSCS Virtual Lecture Series Dr. Michael Moon from the University of Alberta presents on the subject of thoracic endovascular aortic repair, or TEVAR. By the end of this session, it is anticipated that participants will be able to Presented November 16, 2020.