Survivors of Acute Stanford B (DeBakey III) in Holland: a patient-cantered follow-up indicating that the treatment strategy did not influence quality of life.
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Transcatheter
September 12, 2023
August 30, 2023
While much research is ongoing regarding the safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) after prior coronary artery bypass (CABG), there is limited data on morbidity outcomes and discharge locations among these two procedures.
August 24, 2023
During some transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) procedures, complications require conversion to emergency open heart surgery (E-OHS). This study evaluated early and midterm outcomes in a large center over fifteen years. Patients were grouped by surgical risk and the study time was divided into three five-year periods.
July 27, 2023
In forty-eight consecutive patients undergoing explants of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at a single center between 2011 and 2021, at a median of 2.3 years after TAVR, the most common indications for surgery were nonstructural valve dysfunction (patient-prosthesis mismatch or paravalvular leak) in 35 percent, structural valve deterior
June 29, 2023
Recently, a minimal approach to transcatheter valve replacement using only local anesthesia has been used to promote a faster procedure and recovery time. With this lack of general anesthesia, however, comes more anxiety and the possibility of pain for patients.
June 29, 2023
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now a standard procedure for the treatment of symptomatic aortic valve stenosis in many patients.
June 26, 2023
This video demonstrates transcatheter mitral valve replacement with the Tendyne transapical system.
June 23, 2023
The first three cardiac catheterization surgeries at University of Ghana Medical Center were performed recently by a Ghanaian pediatric cardiac specialist. The procedures were performed on three children with three different heart conditions.
June 1, 2023
A large RCT suggesting superiority of the transcatheter 'Alfieri' (Mitra-clip, edge to edge) repair over BMT.
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May 25, 2023
A study found that patients who underwent a second TAVR procedure were no more likely to experience adverse outcomes than those who have only undergone one TAVR.