Cardiology Update

JANUARY 28, 2024

The optimal management of concomitant chronic obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) recipients remains a debated topic. While some advocate for pre-TAVR percutaneous coronary intervention, others adopt an expectant approach. Original article: Persits I et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

6,7 Surgical repair of AS, by either TAVR or SAVR, is the definitive treatment for this condition. 2015 Oct; 66(4):355-362. It has been recommended as a bridge to surgery in those that are not candidates for surgery. 5 Unfortunately, availability is generally limited to major medical centers. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The present study assessed the impact of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) on cardiac geometry and prognosis in patients with MAVD.Methods and ResultsA retrospective multicenter TAVR registry was conducted, including patients who underwent TAVR for severe symptomatic AS between January 2015 and March 2019.

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