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New Treatment Options Available for Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

DAIC

Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention and the director of the Karsh Division of Interventional Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, and his team of experts treat more than 10,000 patients every year. In such cases, TTVR, which replaces the valve entirely, may be a better option.

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Penumbra Launches Laser-Cut Hypotube Sheath Designed for Venous Thromboembolism

DAIC

a powerful and advanced mechanical thrombectomy system for the removal of venous thrombus and the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), effectively completing Penumbras VTE platform. Innovative Valve Technology Element features the HemoLockValve System, designed to ensure hemostasis through dual-valve engineering.

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PECA Labs Receives Expanded CE Mark for exGraft Family of Vascular Grafts, Allowing for Expandability Designed to Match Growth or Help Avoid Restenosis

DAIC

Pre-operatively, the controlled dilation may help address unique anatomies. To help navigate the unique anatomy of each patient, exGraft also includes radiopaque markers, which help ensure accurate identification of the graft in the post-implantation period.

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Autus Valve | The expandable artificial heart valve

Wellnest

Unfortunately, the traditional pulmonary valves have a fixed diameter that can’t match the size of the child’s heart over time. The prototype valve has two leaflets crafted from a polymer material that has a well-established history of being used as a leaflet for pediatric pulmonary valves.

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Can mitra clip convert a central MR jet into eccentric one ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

This possiblity depends on the pre-procedural anatomy, the placement of the clips, and the resulting changes in mitral valve dynamics. However, case studies and operator experiences suggest that jet redirection can occur, particularly with suboptimal clip positioning or in complex anatomies. Implication of new onset eccentric jet 1.Eccentric

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The Evolving Computed Tomography Market

DAIC

According to the company, the Duo system adds high resolution thoracic clinical capability, suitable for screening lung cancer, COVID-19 and other pulmonary diseases. In addition, Arineta Cardiac Imaging announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its SpotLight and SpotLight Duo family of cardiovascular CT scanners at RSNA23. Technology advancements.

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People With Tricuspid Valve Disease Have New Treatment Options

DAIC

Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention and the director of the Karsh Division of Interventional Cardiology in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, and his team of experts treat more than 10,000 patients every year. In such cases, TTVR, which replaces the valve entirely, may be a better option.