Cardiac valve diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. In third world countries, inflammatory rheumatic valve disease in the young represents an endemic calamity, while in Western countries, degenerative valve diseases like senile calcific aortic stenosis and mitral valve prolapse as a result of mucoid degeneration with incompetence are major causes of death in adults/the elderly. Since the 1960s, surgical valve replacement has been the only treatment option, requiring sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest. Permanent anticoagulation for mechanical valves and the limited durability of biological valves constituted significant drawbacks; moreover, these surgeries often require surgical replacement.

Are you a cardiologist, a cardiac surgeon, or a pathologist? Are you looking to expand your knowledge on cardiac valve diseases? Look no further. “Cardiac Valve Disease: Surgical and Interventional Anatomy and Pathology” by Gaetano Thiene is the book for you.

Thiene, a renowned author, and expert in the field, presents the essential surgical and interventional anatomy and pathology of cardiac valve diseases in detail. This book offers a valuable tool for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and pathologists, as well as people in training and scientists working in the field of medical devices and biological compatibility.

One of the unique features of this book is that it is based on the cardiac registry at the University of Padua, Italy, which has gathered more than twelve hundred cases of failed prosthetic valves. This vast collection of cases provides a unique resource for teaching and research, making this book an invaluable reference for anyone interested in cardiac valve diseases.

Conservative valve repair using minimally invasive techniques has shown promising results in sparing replacement of the native valve with sternotomy. This book explores these techniques and challenges the traditional approach of surgical valve replacement, which requires sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, and cardiac arrest. The limited durability of biological valves and the need for permanent anticoagulation for mechanical valves are also addressed.

In addition to surgical approaches, Thiene discusses the development of venous or arterial approaches like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) that have been developed in the last decade. These innovative interventions offer less invasive options for patients, minimizing the need for traditional surgical procedures.

The comprehensive coverage of surgical and interventional anatomy and pathology in “Cardiac Valve Disease” makes it an indispensable resource for medical professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cardiac valve diseases. Whether you are a seasoned expert in the field or a medical professional in training, this book will expand your knowledge and enhance your understanding of these complex diseases.

Published by Springer International Publishing, “Cardiac Valve Disease: Surgical and Interventional Anatomy and Pathology” is scheduled for release on September 25, 2023. The book is written in English and is available in both electronic and print formats.