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Self-Expanding Valve Outperforms Balloon-Expandable Valve for TAVR in Patients with Small Valve Annulus

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Patients had a valve annulus of 430 mm2 or less and anatomy suitable for either the Evolut PRO/PRO+/FX or the SAPIEN 3/3 Ultra. Clinically, at one year, either valve is reasonable, and the results are pretty similar, although mild valve leaks and some measures of quality of life were better with Evolut.

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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

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Impacting 25 million people globally [1], deep venous disease results from venous thromboembolism, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein [2]. Deep venous anatomy and obstructions can present a multitude of complexities and mechanical challenges. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease [2].

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