Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Guest: Malakh L. Shrestha, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. Joining us today to discuss minimally invasive cardiac surgery is Malakh L. Shrestha, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., cardiac surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shrestha was recruited from Germany and starting a Center for Excellence for Aortic Disease at Mayo Clinic; he also contributed to the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS) guidelines for aortic dissection. Tune in to learn more about minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Specific topics discussed: Present status of Aortic valve repair Durability and peri-operative risks Is minimally Invasive Aortic valve repair possible? 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.