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Early experience with a novel transapical transcatheter aortic valve system in patients with severe aortic stenosis: a prospective, multicenter study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectivesRegistered, prospective, multicenter study of the short-term clinical outcomes of a novel transcatheter aortic valve system (Xcor system, Saint Medical Technology, Inc., Procedural, in-hospital, and follow-up clinical outcomes were evaluated after procedures.ResultsThe average age of the 130 patients was 71.24.4

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Almost 50% of Patients Under 60 Years Choose TAVR Over Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Worse Outcomes

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Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:24 January 29, 2024 — Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis , many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60—possibly with poorer survival rates.

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Case Report: Diagnostic challenges in Fabry disease: misinterpreted obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the role of enzyme replacement therapy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The patient, diagnosed with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, underwent left ventricular outflow tract surgery before visiting our hospital. Although enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) was initiated immediately after diagnosis, the patient experienced aortic valve damage and left heart enlargement 2 years later.

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Unexpected finding on imaging: an aortic valve mass

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After 24 hours, the patient was readmitted to the hospital with chest pain and troponin elevation, without ECG changes. A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) revealed a mobile mass on the right coronary cusp of the aortic valve ( figure 1 , ). Figure 1 A mobile mass (1.88

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Cardiovascular Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital Wins Highest Quality National Ratings from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:43 December 18, 2023 — The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital has received the highest possible three-star recognition in all of the cardiac surgery categories in the 2020-2023 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) report. The Mount Sinai Hospital is also No.

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A Deep Dive into Aortic Valve Replacement

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A normal functioning aortic valve has three leaflets, usually referred to as cusps, and is positioned at the end of the left ventricle. This valve is the main pump that delivers oxygenated blood to the entire body. Today we take a deep dive into aortic valve replacement, so you can have the knowledge you need.

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Staten Island University Hospital's Cardiothoracic Program Achieves Prestigious STS Three-Star Quality Ratings

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The cardiothoracic surgery programs at four Northwell Health hospitals received this distinguished accolade, showcasing their commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. The STS star rating system is renowned as one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded measures of quality in healthcare nationally.