Cardiac Surgery: Emerging Methods, Technology, and Models

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Guest Editor

John P. Carney

University of Minnesota

John P. Carney is a Senior Surgeon at the University of Minnesota's Experimental Surgical Services Laboratory, where he is a key contributor in the development, execution, and analysis of biomedical research. John has extensive experience in large and small animal surgery, specializing in cardiac and vascular procedures, models, and devices. He leads animal surgical research studies to explore new models of human disease, complete investigational studies intended for regulatory submission, and use clinically relevant surgical approaches to generate cutting-edge animal data translatable to clinical trial. Focused on driving benchtop discovery to the patient’s bedside; John enjoys learning and sharing his passion for change with the next generation of innovators. John is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Cardiac Valves and Vascular Prostheses working groups, the Heart Valve Society, and the Academy of Surgical Research.

Collection Overview

Throughout its history, the field of cardiac surgery has been driven by the development and use of new technology. The invention of cardiopulmonary bypass and myocardial protection nearly seventy years ago revolutionized the treatment of acquired and congenital heart diseases. Since then, advancements in training, imaging, devices, and surgical techniques have led to the current state of heart surgery – an increasing number of operable patients with better outcomes than ever before.

Minimally invasive catheter-based heart valve repair and replacement devices, advancements in tissue engineering, and polymer science are bringing about new strategies and methods of treating cardiac disease, as patients with increasingly complex disease states are admitted for surgery.

The goal of this collection is to document and share the latest developments, methods, and technology used in cardiac surgery today to further innovation and education. Topics for submission to this collection may include the following: