Cardiothoracic
From the Journals
LVADs achieve cardiac palliation in muscular dystrophies
LVADs gain ground as destination therapy in muscular dystrophies.
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VIDEO: Subclinical leaflet thrombosis frequent after TAVR, SAVR
WASHINGTON – In observational data only, so far, the prevalence and severity of subclinical leaflet thrombosis was higher in TAVR valves.
From the Journals
Can better operations improve CABG in women?
How can CABG survival rates be improved for women?
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first dedicated bifurcation device to treat coronary bifurcation lesions
Treatment with this stent reduced the need for additional bailout stenting in a clinical trial.
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TAVR can be performed safely within 30 days of PCI
WASHINGTON – Recent percutaneous coronary intervention should not deter CAD patients from undergoing TAVR.
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Arteriovenous coupler for structural hypertension poised for sham-controlled study
WASHINGTON – A new device may be the best opportunity yet to achieve sustained blood pressure control in individuals aged 60 years and older,...
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When STEMI door-to-balloon times deteriorate
WASHINGTON – With small deviations in process over time, delays build in the emergency treatment of ST segment elevation MI.
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The percutaneous mitral valve replacement pipe dream
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Percutaneous mitral valve replacement may never be more than niche therapy.
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Prediction: LVADs will rule end-stage heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Will mechanical circulatory support ultimately surpass heart transplantation?
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Robotic PCI success rates higher with radial access
WASHINGTON – Registry data shows higher success rate for radial versus femoral access in robotic percutaneous coronary interventions.
From the Journals
Aortic repair in Loeys-Dietz syndrome requires close follow-up
Keep an eye out after surgery for Loeys-Dietz.