Cardiac Conversations: Repairing versus replacing heart valves | Boston Children’s Hospital

In the recording of our webinar, “Cardiac Conversations: Repairing versus replacing heart valves,” experts in the Congenital Heart Valve Program at Boston Children’s Hospital speak about heart valve treatment for congenital heart defects. Our team knows that when families learn that their child needs heart valve surgery, there is a learning curve that comes with the territory. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain and answering popular questions about the program, treatment options, and how our team stands out amongst other programs.

In this webinar, we discuss:
• How the Congenital Heart Valve Program is unique and strives to repair rather than replace the heart valve
• How we use 3D modeling for congenital heart valve patients
• And more

▶Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
01:07 Overview of topics covered
01:50 Our approach to valve care & what makes it unique
03:40 Why we do valve repairs from the cardiologist perspective
04:40 Valve repair vs. replace and how we make that determination
06:49 Individualized care strategy for each patient
08:09 Challenges to repair
10:21 What is 3D modeling and why is it important in pre-surgical planning
14:56 Examples of pre-surgical imaging & studies we do to develop 3D models
17:56 Quantitative assessments of the valve
19:38 How these models help surgeons
21:20 When is a good time to reach out for evaluation?
24:01 Who makes up our multidisciplinary team
27:59 Q&A Session
28:45 How many repairs can be done before requirement replacement?
31:00 Conduction mapping
32:36 How often does a surgeon plan for repair but instead have to replace?
34:05 Bicuspid aortic valve repair
35:50 Closing remarks & follow-up/second opinion information

▶Meet the Expert:
Dr. Christopher Baird – Surgical Director, Congenital Heart Valve Program

Dr. Gerald Marx – Cardiologist, Congenital Heart Valve Program

Dr. Reena Ghosh – Scientific Director, AV Valve Modeling

Dr. Peter Hammer – Scientist, Congenital Heart Valve Program

▶Program mentioned:
Congenital Heart Valve Program

Cardiovascular 3D Modeling and Simulation Program

Department of Cardiology

Department of Cardiac Surgery

Benderson Family Heart Center

▶More Resources and Answers for Patients & Families:
Patient Resources

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