The document provides information about a thoracic center in Enschede, Netherlands. It was founded in 2004 and now performs 1200 cardiac and thoracic surgeries per year. It has dedicated operating rooms and intensive care units for thoracic procedures. It employs 5 cardiac surgeons, 19 cardiologists, and 3 technical physicians. The center also has a cardio-research center. The document then presents a case study of a 60-year old male architect who is experiencing shortness of breath after previously undergoing heart valve surgery 7 years prior. He is considered high risk for repeat open heart surgery. The document discusses treatment options for this patient including a new biological heart valve, transcatheter valve implantation, or leaving the deteriorated valve in place