Carcinoid Heart Disease - Surgical Considerations

Carcinoid Heart Disease - Surgical Considerations Guest: Juan A. Crestanello, M.D. Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D. Joining us today to discuss carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is Malcolm Bell, M.D., a professor of medicine and interventional cardiology expert and Juan Crestanello, M.D., chair of cardiovascular surgery division and professor of surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about carcinoid heart disease surgical considerations. Specific topics discussed: When is surgery indicated in patients with CHD? What does surgery entail and what type of valve do you use? What is the surgical risk for valve replacement and does cardiac surgery change long-term outcomes? Does carcinoid reoccur in prosthetic valves? Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.