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

Advanced Cardiac Surgery CME Covering Coronary, Valve, Aortic, Congenital, and Transplant Surgery

The Oakstone Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025 is a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program designed to provide cardiac surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and cardiac anesthesiologists with an in-depth review of contemporary cardiac surgery. Featuring internationally recognized faculty, this advanced CME course covers the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical practice, including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, adult congenital heart disease, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Through expert-led lectures and clinically focused discussions, participants gain practical knowledge on patient selection, preoperative assessment, surgical decision-making, operative strategies, postoperative management, and emerging innovations in cardiac surgery. The program also highlights advances in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac procedures, helping clinicians stay current with rapidly evolving surgical technologies and evidence-based practices.

Product Details

Course: Oakstone Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025

Format: Videos + PDFs

Includes:

• 47 Video Lectures
• 2 PDF Files

File Size: 14.6 GB

Original Release Date: May 31, 2025

Language: English

Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Overview

Cardiac surgery remains one of the most technically demanding and rapidly evolving specialties in medicine. Advances in surgical techniques, perioperative management, transcatheter technologies, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation have transformed patient outcomes while expanding treatment options for complex cardiovascular diseases.

The Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025 delivers a broad and detailed review of modern cardiac surgical practice, including:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valve surgery
• Aortic surgery
• Adult congenital heart disease surgery
• Cardiac transplantation
• Heart-lung transplantation
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
• Endocarditis management
• Re-operative cardiac surgery

The course combines foundational principles with the latest innovations and evidence-based recommendations to support both continuing professional development and board examination preparation.

Learning Objectives

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

• Perform comprehensive preoperative evaluations for cardiac surgery patients.
• Differentiate between on-pump and off-pump coronary revascularization techniques.
• Understand surgical approaches to aortic valve endocarditis.
• Evaluate the benefits and limitations of minimally invasive valve surgery.
• Assess indications and challenges associated with re-operative valve surgery.
• Manage trauma involving the thoracic aorta and great vessels.
• Review surgical options for adult congenital heart disease.
• Identify appropriate candidates for heart and heart-lung transplantation.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to improve surgical outcomes.

Major Topics Covered

❤️ Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Comprehensive review of:

• Coronary artery disease requiring surgery
• Surgical revascularization techniques
• Graft selection strategies
• Long-term outcomes

Topics Include

• Multi-vessel coronary disease
• Complex coronary anatomy
• Surgical planning

🫀 On-Pump vs Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery

Detailed comparison of:

• Cardiopulmonary bypass techniques
• Off-pump coronary surgery
• Advantages and limitations of each approach

Clinical Focus

• Patient selection
• Risk reduction
• Outcome optimization

🔧 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Coverage includes:

• Minimally invasive valve surgery
• Small-incision approaches
• Reduced recovery times
• Enhanced patient outcomes

Benefits Discussed

• Less surgical trauma
• Shorter hospitalization
• Faster recovery

🤖 Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery

Advanced review of:

• Robotic surgical platforms
• Robotic coronary surgery
• Robotic valve procedures

Emerging Applications

• Precision surgery
• Enhanced visualization
• Minimally invasive interventions

❤️ Valvular Heart Disease Surgery

Comprehensive evaluation of:

• Aortic valve disease
• Mitral valve disease
• Tricuspid valve disease
• Multivalve procedures

Topics Covered

• Valve repair
• Valve replacement
• Prosthetic valve selection

🦠 Infective Endocarditis

Special focus on:

• Aortic valve endocarditis
• Surgical indications
• Timing of intervention
• Complex reconstructive procedures

Clinical Importance

Early surgical intervention can significantly improve outcomes.

🔄 Re-Operative Valve Surgery

Review of:

• Failed prosthetic valves
• Repeat valve interventions
• Surgical risk assessment

Challenges Discussed

• Technical complexity
• Patient selection
• Perioperative management

🫁 Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Coverage includes:

• Ascending aortic aneurysms
• Aortic root pathology
• Aortic dissection
• Great vessel reconstruction

Surgical Techniques

• Open aortic repair
• Hybrid procedures
• Complex aortic reconstruction

🚑 Trauma of the Great Vessels

Management strategies for:

• Thoracic vascular trauma
• Aortic injuries
• Emergency surgical repair

Clinical Applications

• Acute stabilization
• Surgical intervention planning

🧬 Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery

Review of:

• Congenital heart disease in adults
• Surgical correction
• Reoperations
• Long-term management

Topics Include

• Complex congenital defects
• Lifelong surveillance

🫀 Mechanical Circulatory Support

Advanced discussions on:

• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• Temporary support devices
• Bridge-to-transplant strategies

Clinical Focus

• Patient selection
• Device management
• Outcome improvement

❤️ Heart Transplantation

Comprehensive review of:

• Candidate selection
• Evaluation processes
• Surgical techniques
• Post-transplant care

Current Challenges

• Organ availability
• Recipient optimization
• Long-term outcomes

🫁 Heart-Lung Transplantation

Topics include:

• Indications
• Surgical considerations
• Candidate selection

Specialized Focus

Managing advanced cardiopulmonary disease.

🏥 Perioperative & Preoperative Evaluation

Essential principles of:

• Risk assessment
• Surgical planning
• Multidisciplinary evaluation

Goal

Improving surgical safety and outcomes.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Physicians

• Cardiac Surgeons
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cardiologists
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists

Trainees

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellows
• Cardiac Surgery Residents
• Cardiology Fellows

Advanced Practice Providers

• Surgical Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Why This Course Is Valuable

✔ Comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Review

✔ Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Updates

✔ Valve Repair & Replacement Techniques

✔ Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

✔ Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery

✔ Thoracic Aortic Surgery

✔ Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery

✔ Infective Endocarditis Management

✔ Heart & Heart-Lung Transplantation

✔ Mechanical Circulatory Support

✔ Evidence-Based Surgical Practice

✔ International Expert Faculty

Clinical & Educational Value

The Oakstone Comprehensive Review of Cardiac Surgery 2025 provides a thorough review of modern cardiac surgical practice, covering coronary revascularization, valve surgery, aortic reconstruction, congenital heart disease, transplantation, and advanced minimally invasive techniques. Through expert-led, evidence-based education, participants gain the knowledge and clinical insight necessary to optimize surgical outcomes and stay current with advances in cardiac surgery.

 Topics:

• 01. Surgical Anatomy of the Heart – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 02. Cardiac Surgery Physiology – Lisa Q. Rong, MD, MSCE, FASE, FACC.mp4
• 03. Cardiac Surgery Pharmacology – Lisa Q. Rong, MD, MSCE, FASE, FACC.mp4
• 04. CT of the Cardiac Surgery Patient – Principles and Practice – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 05. Preoperative Evaluation – Kevin R. An, MD.mp4
• 06. Anesthesia – Lisa Q, Rong, MD, MSCE, FASE, FACC.mp4
• 07. Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Surgery – Lisa Q, Rong, MD, MSCE, FASE, FACC.mp4
• 08. Extracorporeal Circulation – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 09. Myocardial Protection – Kevin R. An, MD.mp4
• 10. Postoperative Care – Kevin R. An, MD.mp4
• 11. Surgical Management of Complications – Irbaz Hameed, MD.mp4
• 12. Myocardial Revascularization with Percutaneous Devices – Bjorn Redfors, MD.mp4
• 13. Myocardial Revascularization with Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Irbaz Hameed, MD.mp4
• 14. Myocardial Revascularization without Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Irbaz Hameed, MD.mp4
• 15. Minimally Invasive Myocardial Revascularization – Irbaz Hameed, MD.mp4
• 16. Re-Operative Coronary Artery Surgery – Arnaldo Dimagli, MD.mp4
• 17. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – Arnaldo Dimagli, MD.mp4
• 18. Aortic Valve Replacement with a Mechanical Cardiac Valve Prosthesis – Arnaldo Dimagli, MD.mp4
• 19. Stented Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 20. Stentless Aortic Valve and Root Replacement – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 21. Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Endocarditis – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 22. Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 23. Ross and Homograft Operation – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 24. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) – Joshua B. Goldberg, MD.mp4
• 25. Mitral Valve Repair – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 26. Surgery for Functional Mitral Regurgitation – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 27. Surgical Management of Mitral Valve Endocarditis – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 28. Minimally Invasive and Robotic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Surgery – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 29. Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) – Joshua B. Goldberg, MD.mp4
• 30. Mitral Valve Replacement – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 31. Tricuspid Valve Disease Surgery – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 32. Multiple Valve Disease Surgery – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 33. Re-Operative Valve Surgery – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 34. Aortic Dissection – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 35. Root, Ascending, and Arch Aortic Aneurysms – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 36. Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 37. Trauma to the Great Vessels – Christopher Lau, MD.mp4
• 38. Pulmonary Embolism – Joshua B. Goldberg, MD.mp4
• 39. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) – Joshua B. Goldberg, MD.mp4
• 40. Surgical Implantation of Pacemakers and Automatic Defibrillators – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 41. Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation and Left Atrial Appendage Ablation – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 42. Surgery for Adult Congenital Heart Disease – Piero Farina, MD, FEBCTS.mp4
• 43. Pericardial Disease – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 44. Cardiac Neoplasms – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 45. Heart Transplantation – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 46. Heart-Lung Transplantation – Sigrid E. Sandner, MD.mp4
• 47. ECMO – Joshua B. Goldberg, MD.mp4
• Questions.pdf
• Syllabus.pdf