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The importance of tissue science and valve design in relation to durability and hemodynamics of the DurAVR aortic heart valve

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IntroductionClinical evidence highlighting the efficacy and safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the 2019 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for TAVR in low-risk (younger) patients has created a demand for durable and long-lasting bioprosthetic heart valve (BHV) leaflet materials.

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Henry Ford Health Cardiologists Publish Case Series Study on Heart Valve Procedure

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In patients with severe mitral stenosis—which is the narrowing of the valve between the two left heart chambers that is a chronic degenerative process—who are not suitable for surgery or other transcatheter options, the IVL valvuloplasty is a possible option.

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Abbott Announces FDA Approval of First-of-its-kind Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve, TriClip

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its TriClip, a first-of-its-kind device to repair leaky tricuspid heart valve, for which more than 1.6 Abbott has announced U.S million people in the U.S. are estimated to be affected. Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy. 10.21037/cdt.2019.09.11. 2019.09.11.

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Predictors of permanent pacemaker requirement in aortic stenosis patients undergoing self-expanding valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement using the cusp overlap technique

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionSince TAVR was approved for lower-risk aortic stenosis (AS) patients, managing post-implantation conduction disturbances has become crucial, especially with self-expanding heart valves (SEV).

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Researchers Link Infant Heart Defects, Childhood Cancer

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While numerous medical advances have enabled children with heart defects to survive longer than they used to, some research suggests they may be at higher risk for developing other conditions including cancer. million live births from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database from 2005 to 2019.

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Teleflex Announces the Limited Market Release of the Wattson Temporary Pacing Guidewire

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Tamim Nazif , Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Susheel Kodali , Professor of Medicine and Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center , and Dr. Isaac George , Surgical Director of the Heart Valve Center. Left Ventricular Rapid Pacing Via the Valve Delivery Guidewire in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

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New Philips Mini TEE Ultrasound Transducer Helps Improve Cardiac Care for More Patients

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TEE is also a valuable tool for minimally invasive heart surgeries and procedures, transforming the treatment of damaged heart valves and congenital heart defects [2]. Recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography, 2019. The clarity and perspective that come with 3D images exceed 2D alternatives.