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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University and Jersey Shore University Medical Centers Again Ranked Among the Elite Hospitals in North America for Open Heart Surgery

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The academic medical centers received three-star ratings in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries. Jersey Shore University Medical Center also received a three-star rating in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. and Canada.

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Brachiocephalic Artery Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is increasing in popularity for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Transfemoral arterial route is the most commonly used approach for TAVR, also known as TAVI or transcatheter aortic valve implantation. JACC: Asia. May 14, 2024. Epublished DOI: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2024.03.006

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What Is TAVR? A Closer Look at Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

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Understanding Aortic Stenosis The aortic valve regulates blood flow from your heart’s main pumping chamber to the rest of your body. In aortic stenosis, the valve leaflets stiffen and narrow, restricting blood flow. A Closer Look at Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement appeared first on AMS Cardiology.

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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. of participants nationally scored in this category.

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CLS Health Cardiologists Achieve Historic First with Transcarotid TAVR in Southeast Houston

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Molham Aldeiri , have successfully performed the first series of transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures ever done in Southeast Houston. TAVR , whether through the groin approach or neck approach, only requires a half-inch or inch incision.

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Minimally Invasive Options For High-Risk Heart Surgery

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Known as an alternative to open heart surgery, minimally invasive surgery is preferred by many patients. It involves tiny incisions that allow a surgeon to access the heart between the rib bones. It also allows for less blood loss, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and a lower chance of infection.

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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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Headrick Family Chair of the Valve Science Center for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation , director of the Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease for the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and co-principal investigator of the TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial.

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