Cardiology
Most common genetic heart valve abnormality associated with risk of aneurysm
The most common heart valve abnormality has now been linked to an increased risk of aneurysms.
May 14, 2014
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Surgery
Greater surgeon experience increases likelihood of mitral valve repair vs. replacement
A new study presenting data from 17 cardiac surgical centers in Virginia, representing 100 surgeons and 99% of cardiac operations performed in the state, demonstrates that, even today, significant variations – among surgeons ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Cardiology
Fewer deaths with self-expanding TAVR versus surgery at one year
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a self-expanding valve prosthesis for the first time has demonstrated significantly lower death rates at one year compared with conventional surgical valve replacement in high-risk ...
Mar 31, 2014
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Cardiology
Head-to-head study favors balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valves
A first-ever randomized head-to-head comparison of two devices commonly used to treat the age-related disease aortic stenosis finds balloon-expandable transcatheter valves result in more successful procedures and relieve ...
Mar 31, 2014
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Cardiology
Post-approval study of transcatheter pulmonary valve completes one year
The first post-FDA approval study of a non-surgically implanted replacement pulmonary valve showed strong short- and mid-term results for the device in a small sample of patients with certain congenital heart defects, according ...
Mar 31, 2014
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Cardiology
Commonly used intra-aortic balloon pump may have broader potential for heart patients
The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say.
Mar 29, 2014
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Cardiology
First human totally endoscopic aortic valve replacements reported
Surgeons in France have successfully replaced the aortic valve in two patients without opening the chest during surgery. The procedure, using totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement (TEAVR), shows potential for improving ...
Mar 11, 2014
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Cardiology
Conserving blood cuts transfusions in aortic valve surgery
(HealthDay)—A blood conservation strategy (BCS) reduces red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) without increasing mortality or morbidity, according to research published ...
Jan 7, 2014
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Cardiology
Key guidance document released on transcatheter therapies for mitral regurgitation
Four cardiovascular professional societies today released an overview of transcatheter therapies for mitral regurgitation. Intended to "help frame subsequent discussions" among the field's various stakeholders, the document ...
Nov 25, 2013
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Cardiology
Study may impact guidelines for mitral valve surgery for severe ischemic mitral regurgitation
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN), whose Data and Clinical Coordinating Center is at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is reporting for the first time evidence on whether or not there is any significant ...
Nov 19, 2013
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