Durable mechanical circulatory support improves outcome and quality of life of patients with advanced heart failure. The surgical implantation approach may positively impact the outcome. The optimal surgical approach (median sternotomy vs less invasive approach) remains controversial. This webinar provides in-depth knowledge of the possible advantages of each approach.
 

Scientific Program

Moderator: Diyar Saeed, MD, PhD

Welcome and Introductions
Diyar Saeed, MD, PhD, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany

CASE PRESENTATION: My Patient is Very Sick – Can the Surgical Approach Change My Gut Feeling?
Julia Riebandt, MD, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
This case presentation will describe a sick VAD candidate with previous cardiac surgeries.

DEBATE: Minimal Invasive VAD Implantation is the Way to Go (PRO)
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
This speaker will argue that minimal invasive approach is better than sternotomy approach.

DEBATE: Minimal Invasive VAD Implantation is the Way to Go (CON)
Stephan Schueler, MD, PhD, FRCS, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
This speaker will argue that median sternotomy approach is better than minimal invasive approach.

LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Diyar Saeed, MD, PhD, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
Julia Riebandt, MD, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
Stephan Schueler, MD, PhD, FRCS, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Nir Uriel, MD, New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
Kathleen Simpson, MD, Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Nandor Marczin, MD, PhD, Imperial College, Harefield, UK
Desiree Robson, RN BSc (Hons), St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, Australia

Closing Remarks
Diyar Saeed, MD, PhD, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany

ISHLT Announcements
Greg Schultz, ISHLT CEO
 

Continuing Education Information

There will be no continuing education available for this webinar.