How to treat systolic anterior motion of the anterior mitral valve leaflet during endoscopic minimally invasive surgery.

Systolic anterior motion is characterized by the displacement of the anterior mitral leaflet towards the left ventricle outflow tract. Iatrogenic systolic anterior motion occurs after mitral valve repair as a result of mitral annuloplasty. Possible causes include excess height of a redundant posterior mitral leaflet and/or the use of an undersized ring.

Successful minimally invasive treatment of a young patient with a dislocated Amplatzer Septal Occluder.

In this case report, we illustrate the minimally invasive endoscopic repair of an atrial septal defect via a right minithoracotomy in a young patient with a dislocated Amplatzer Septal Occluder.

Prevention of Oxidative Damage in Spinal Cord Ischemia Upon Aortic Surgery: First-In-Human Results of Shock Wave Therapy Prove Safety and Feasibility.

Background Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) remains a devastating complication after aortic dissection or repair. A primary hypoxic damage is followed by a secondary damage resulting in further cellular loss via apoptosis. Affected patients have a poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options.