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So Far, TAVI Device for Aortic Regurgitation Is Effective
A device in clinical development appears to be far safer and more effective than the TAVI devices currently being used ...
AHA/ASA Journals7d
Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients in the United States: A Report From the STS/ACC TVT Registry
BACKGROUND: Real-world low-risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) outcomes in the United States have not been assessed comprehensively versus pivotal trials, which is a key component of ...
ahajournals.org21d
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement With Atrial Fixation for Treatment of Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation
Many patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation are not suitable candidates for surgery or transcatheter repair. For transcatheter mitral valve replacement, a common contraindication is the ...
CBS News26d
A mom's sudden pain was a deadly heart condition. An ultrasound on an iPhone helped save her life.
She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Sara Adair knows the symptoms of aortic dissections. The hospital analyst's father and sister each experienced the ...
Medical Xpress28d
A closer look at severe tricuspid regurgitation in AFMR patients
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is prevalent in atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) patients, affecting about 14.9% of them. Key determinants ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine29d
Aortic Stenosis in Children
What is aortic stenosis in children? Aortic stenosis means that your child has a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is 1 of 4 heart valves that keep blood flowing through ...