Mitral valve Assessment – The diagnosis, pre-decisions and therapy. Is 3D echo the key?
– Dr J Kaplan, Macquarie Uni Hospital
The Pre-Holistic Assessment
– Sister Carmel Vanderham, RPA Hospital
Mitral valve – Which type of surgery is best and why? (Repair / replacement / minimally invasive / robot / clip)
– Prof Wolfenden, Prince of Wales and Liverpool Hospital
The Interventions Available – Mitral Valve Repair, Mitral Valve Replacement, Minimally Invasive surgery, the Mitraclip
– Prof Michael Vallely RPA / Prof Michael Wilson RPA / Dr Peter Hansen RNSH
Peri–Op TOE Imaging During Surgery and the Final TOE Assessment
– Dr A Jackson, St Vincent’s Hospital / Dr Bruce Cartwright St Vincent’s Hospital and RPA Hospital
The First 72hrs: The Acute Phase and the Complications
– Dr P Janin , RNS Hospital
The First Year Follow Up and Beyond, “Rhythm and Volume Management“, Rehab and Echo Assessments
– Dr Liza Thomas, Liverpool Hospital
Chair – A/Prof Sharon Kay