1. Dr. Marc Pelletier. Cardiac surgeon and medical educator. Biography. 0
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the evolution and success of less invasive cardiac procedures. He details his extensive training at Stanford and McGill Universities.
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2. Minimally invasive heart surgery treatment advances. 1
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the major advances in heart surgery techniques. He details the evolution from large incisions to modern, less invasive procedures.
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the TAVI procedure. He details how this minimally invasive technique revolutionizes aortic stenosis treatment.
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4. Aortic valve stenosis treatment options. TAVI (TAVR) or open heart surgery? 3
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the evolving treatment options for aortic stenosis. He details the risks and benefits of TAVR versus open heart surgery.
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5. TAVR (TAVI) or open heart surgery? What are risks of TAVI? MDT must decide. 4
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains how patients with aortic stenosis should choose between TAVR and open heart surgery. He emphasizes the critical role of a...
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6. ‘Why can’t I just have TAVR?’ Unique risks of open heart surgery and minimally invasive TAVR. 5
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the key differences between TAVR and open-heart surgery. He details the unique risks and benefits of each procedure.
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains recent breakthroughs in mechanical circulatory support. He details the evolution of ventricular assist devices (VADs) from large, pulsatile pumps to...
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8. Minimally invasive CABG surgery? Or classic coronary artery bypass operation via sternum incision? 7
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the evolution of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). He details the significant patient recovery benefits of avoiding a...
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9. Stem cells in heart disease. Promise and reality of stem cell therapy in heart failure and coronary artery disease. 8
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the current state of stem cell therapy for heart disease. He details the significant challenges in translating promising laboratory results...
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10. How to train best heart surgeons? Prominent cardiac surgeon and educator shares wisdom. 9
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains the modern approach to educating future heart surgeons. He details the apprenticeship model that builds knowledge and technical skill over...
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11. Can you do my surgery robotically? How to manage patient’s expectations. 10
Dr. Marc Pelletier, MD, explains how to manage patient expectations for new technologies. He details the benefits and limitations of robotic cardiac surgery and TAVR...
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