Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025 (Videos + Slides + PDFs)

Advanced Cardiac Surgery Board Review & Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Surgical Education

Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025 is a premier CME and board-review program that delivers an in-depth exploration of modern cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic procedures, structural heart interventions, and perioperative cardiovascular management. Featuring internationally recognized faculty and evidence-based presentations, this comprehensive course covers the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, from foundational sciences to advanced surgical techniques and emerging transcatheter therapies.

Designed for practicing cardiac surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, fellows, and residents, the program combines traditional surgical principles with contemporary innovations including minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, transcatheter valve therapies, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation.

Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and board-focused content, participants gain the knowledge and clinical confidence necessary to excel in both everyday practice and certification examinations.

Release Date: May 31, 2025
CME Credit Expiration: May 30, 2028

Course Overview

Cardiac surgery continues to evolve rapidly with advances in minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, structural heart interventions, and transcatheter therapies. This comprehensive review provides a systematic examination of the principles, techniques, outcomes, and decision-making processes involved in contemporary cardiac surgical practice.

The curriculum covers every major domain of cardiac surgery including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic pathology, arrhythmia surgery, congenital heart disease, transplantation, extracorporeal support, and perioperative care.

Whether preparing for board examinations or seeking a state-of-the-art clinical update, participants benefit from one of the most complete cardiac surgery educational programs available.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive preoperative cardiac surgical evaluations.
• Apply principles of cardiac surgical anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Differentiate between on-pump and off-pump coronary revascularization strategies.
• Evaluate indications and outcomes of minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
• Manage patients with complex valvular heart disease.
• Recognize surgical approaches to aortic aneurysms and dissections.
• Implement perioperative echocardiographic assessment techniques.
• Understand indications for TAVR, TMVR, TEVAR, ECMO, and transplantation.
• Diagnose and manage surgical complications effectively.
• Apply evidence-based surgical decision-making to complex cardiovascular conditions.

Course Curriculum

Applied Science

Surgical Anatomy of the Heart

Christopher Lau, MD

• Cardiac anatomy for surgeons
• Coronary anatomy
• Valvular structures
• Surgical landmarks

Cardiac Surgery Physiology

Lisa Qia Rong, MD

• Cardiovascular physiology
• Hemodynamics
• Myocardial function

Cardiac Surgery Pharmacology

Lisa Qia Rong, MD

• Perioperative medications
• Anticoagulation
• Hemodynamic support

Perioperative & Intraoperative Care

CT of the Cardiac Surgery Patient

Piero Farina, MD

Preoperative Evaluation

Kevin An, MD

Cardiac Anesthesia

Lisa Qia Rong, MD

Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Surgery

Lisa Qia Rong, MD

Extracorporeal Circulation

Piero Farina, MD

Myocardial Protection

Kevin An, MD

Postoperative Care

Kevin An, MD

Surgical Management of Complications

Irbaz Hameed, MD

Topics include:

• Surgical risk assessment
• Cardiopulmonary bypass
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Myocardial preservation
• Critical care management
• Postoperative complications

Coronary Artery Disease

Myocardial Revascularization with Percutaneous Devices

Bjorn Redfors, MD

CABG with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Irbaz Hameed, MD

Off-Pump Coronary Surgery

Irbaz Hameed, MD

Minimally Invasive Coronary Revascularization

Irbaz Hameed, MD

Re-Operative Coronary Surgery

Arnaldo Dimagli, MD

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Arnaldo Dimagli, MD

Key concepts:

• Coronary artery disease management
• PCI versus CABG
• Hybrid revascularization
• Minimally invasive bypass surgery

Aortic Valve Disease

Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement

Arnaldo Dimagli, MD

Stented Bioprosthetic AVR

Christopher Lau, MD

Stentless Valve & Root Replacement

Christopher Lau, MD

Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Endocarditis

Christopher Lau, MD

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery

Christopher Lau, MD

Ross Procedure & Homografts

Christopher Lau, MD

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Joshua B. Goldberg, MD

Topics include:

• Aortic stenosis
• Aortic regurgitation
• Valve replacement options
• Structural heart interventions

Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Repair

Sigrid E. Sandner, MD

Functional Mitral Regurgitation Surgery

Piero Farina, MD

Mitral Valve Endocarditis

Sigrid E. Sandner, MD

Minimally Invasive & Robotic Mitral Surgery

Piero Farina, MD

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)

Joshua B. Goldberg, MD

Mitral Valve Replacement

Sigrid E. Sandner, MD

Topics include:

• Degenerative mitral disease
• Functional MR
• Robotic valve surgery
• Transcatheter mitral therapies

Other Valvular Disease

Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Multiple Valve Surgery

Re-Operative Valve Surgery

Faculty: Sigrid E. Sandner, MD

Topics include:

• Tricuspid regurgitation
• Multivalve interventions
• Complex redo surgery

The Great Vessels

Aortic Dissection

Ascending & Arch Aneurysms

Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms

Trauma to Great Vessels

Christopher Lau, MD

Pulmonary Embolism

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)

Joshua B. Goldberg, MD

Topics include:

• Acute aortic syndromes
• Endovascular aneurysm repair
• Complex aortic reconstruction
• Pulmonary embolism surgery

Cardiac Arrhythmia Surgery

Pacemakers & Implantable Defibrillators

Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Piero Farina, MD

Topics include:

• Device implantation
• Maze procedures
• Left atrial appendage management

Other Cardiac Disorders & Conditions

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery

Piero Farina, MD

Pericardial Disease

Cardiac Tumors

Heart Transplantation

Heart-Lung Transplantation

Sigrid E. Sandner, MD

ECMO

Joshua B. Goldberg, MD

Topics include:

• Congenital defect repair
• Cardiac neoplasms
• Advanced heart failure surgery
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Transplantation

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiac Surgeons
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cardiologists
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows
• Surgical Residents
• Structural Heart Specialists
• ECMO Specialists

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive review of modern cardiac surgery

✔ Covers open, minimally invasive, robotic, and transcatheter procedures

✔ Board-focused educational content

✔ Internationally recognized faculty

✔ Complete coverage of valvular and coronary surgery

✔ Advanced aortic surgery and TEVAR updates

✔ Heart transplantation and ECMO training

✔ Structural heart disease interventions

✔ Contemporary perioperative management strategies

✔ Ideal for certification preparation and clinical practice updates