Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Workshop
August 15-16, 2024
Minneapolis, MN
Program Overview
The Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity for surgeons to be trained in both mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement. The mitral valve repair portion will feature the Chord-X® Mitral Chordal Replacement Products and will include a didactic presentation, a live case observation with an experienced surgeon performing a mitral valve repair with chordal replacement, as well as a mentored wet lab to provide hands-on training of the Chord-X Pre-Measured Loops and the Chord-X Chordal Sizer. The mitral valve replacement portion will feature the On-X Mitral Heart Valve and will include a didactic presentation and a mentored wet lab to provide hands-on training on implantation techniques using the On-X Mitral Heart Valve.
Program in Brief
August 15th – 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Dinner and didactic session
August 17th – 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Live case observation of mitral valve repair using Chord-X adjustable suture
- Discussion on Minimally Invasive technique
- Discussion on mitral valve repair and wet lab using Chord-X mitral chordal replacement using pre-measured loops
- Discussion on mitral valve replacement and wet lab using On-X mitral heart valve
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding clinical outcomes with Chord-X Mitral Chordal Replacement
- Patient selection and proper implant of Chord-X Pre-Measured Loops
- Appropriate implantation technique for On-X Mitral Heart Valve
Intended Audience
This program is designed for practicing cardiac surgeons who perform mitral valve repair and replacements and desire to learn more about using the Chord-X Mitral Chordal Replacement technology and the On-X Mitral Heart Valve.
Faculty
Mario Castillo-Sang, MD
Edgewood, KY
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Rochus Voeller, MD
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota
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