Aortic Valve Repair

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (29 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

4

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

8 Jun 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The aortic valve is a complex regulatory system crucial for the heart's optimal function, and it comprises several components, including the annulus, cusps, sinuses of Valsalva, and the sinotubular junction. These components form a biomechanical unit that efficiently manages the forces exerted during the cardiac cycle. Aortic valve repair is a surgical procedure designed to preserve the native valve and restore its function in patients with aortic valve insufficiency or disease. Aortic valve pathologies can severely affect the body due to perfusion deficits, with aortic valve insufficiency often resulting from shear forces causing stretching, dilation, and valve rupture. Understanding these intricacies is essential for clinicians to perform successful aortic valve repairs. Aortic valve repair can improve outcomes and reduce long-term complications compared to valve replacement by addressing specific valve pathologies and associated structural abnormalities. Successful execution of this procedure requires careful patient selection, meticulous surgical techniques, and close postoperative monitoring to ensure optimal results and patient satisfaction.

This activity reviews the surgical anatomy of the aortic valve, indications and contraindications for repair, various repair techniques, perioperative management strategies, and postoperative care protocols. This activity also provides clinicians with comprehensive knowledge and skills in evaluating patients for aortic valve repair, understanding surgical procedures, managing intraoperative and postoperative complications, and optimizing patient outcomes. Additionally, clinicians acquire valuable insights, evidence-based practices, and practical tools to enhance their clinical practice and provide high-quality care to patients with aortic valve diseases.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify suitable candidates for aortic valve repair based on a comprehensive evaluation of valvular anatomy, pathology, and patient-specific factors.

  • Screen patients effectively using echocardiography and other diagnostic tools to determine the severity of aortic valve dysfunction.

  • Assess the suitability of patients for aortic valve repair versus replacement, considering factors such as age, comorbidities, and valve morphology.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff, to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing aortic valve repair.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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American Board of Internal Medicine: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Pathology: Successful completion of this Continuing Certification activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Lifelong Learning (CME) credits in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification Program.

American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

American Board of Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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