Carcinoid Heart Disease - Surgical Considerations

Joining us today to discuss carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is Malcolm Bell, M.D., a professor of medicine and interventional cardiology expert and Juan Crestanello, M.D., chair of cardiovascular surgery division and professor of surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about carcinoid heart disease surgical considerations. 

Specific topics discussed:
• When is surgery indicated in patients with CHD?
• What does surgery entail and what type of valve do you use?
• What is the surgical risk for valve replacement and does cardiac surgery change long-term outcomes?
• Does carcinoid reoccur in prosthetic valves?