This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed decision memo regarding the national coverage analysis for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Chapters

00:00 Intro

He outlines crucial deadlines, actionable steps for surgeons, the importance of submitting public comments, and the necessity of data collection.

Additionally, he spoke with Dr. Robert Meguid, Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA, about intraoperative molecular imaging. They explore how this technology identifies small nodules, the functionality and use cases of the specialized camera, the associated learning curve, and other available systems. The conversation also touches on robotics, lymph node staging, and cost. Furthermore, Dr. Meguid shares insights on his frequency of use of this technique.

Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a systematic review and meta-analysis on how complete Dacron reinforcement of Ross autograft does not increase neo-aortic valve regurgitation, a randomized trial on superficial parasternal intercostal plane block with ropivacaine vs placebo for opioid exposure after cardiac surgery, and outcomes after conversion from mechanical to bioprosthetic valves for anticoagulation-related complications.

In addition, Joel explores the Ross procedure with internal and external reduction annuloplasty using autologous tissue rings, hemi-commando procedure for bioprosthetic aortic valve endocarditis, and left-sided uniportal VATS enucleation of a large esophageal leiomyoma.

Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.

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