Surgeon Q&A: The Future of Heart Valve Surgery with Dr. Michael Acker

What are the latest trends in heart valve surgery that will shape the future therapies for valve disorders including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation? How has TAVR and robot-assisted surgery set the stage for a wave of innovation for less-invasive therapy? What impact are clinical trials having on next-generation devices for valve treatment? Find out in this special interview with Dr. Michael Acker, the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Video posted on January 20, 2021)