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New wearable cardiac acoustic monitoring technology for evaluation of subclinical leaflet thrombosis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Heart BMJ

Background Subclinical leaflet thrombosis (SLT) is a common complication after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Our study aimed to use an innovative wearable acoustic cardiography (ACG) device to diagnose SLT as an alternative option.

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Cryoanalgesia: Innovative Freezing Technology for Sternotomy Pain

CTVS

A sternotomy procedure is done in advance of other procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve repair and replacement, VAD (ventricular assist device) implantation… Source It is a serious surgery that opens up the chest cavity through the breastbone, or sternum, to gain access to the lungs and heart.

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Rethinking mechanical heart valves in the aortic position: new paradigms in design and testing

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Bileaflet mechanical heart valves (MHV) remain a viable option for aortic valve replacement, particularly for younger patients and patients from low- and middle-income countries and underserved communities. Despite their exceptional durability, MHV recipients are at increased risk of thromboembolic complications.

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

DAIC

Fethi Benraouane , and Dr. Molham Aldeiri , have successfully performed the first series of transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures ever done in Southeast Houston. This novel approach potentially decreases the risk of stroke and vascular complications and makes more options available for patients.

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Laguna Tech USA Announces Site Record Number of Transcatheter Heart Valves Implanted at Single Center on Same Day in First-in-Human Clinical Trial

DAIC

In all cases, patients achieved complete resolution of aortic disease with no residual stenosis or regurgitation immediately following the procedure, and all patients were discharged within 24-48 hours of the procedure.

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Cardiawave is Presenting the 30-day Follow-up Results from its “Valvosoft Pivotal Study” on the Teatment of Severe Symptomatic Aortic Valve Stenosis at ACC24

DAIC

This is a leading event in the cardiovascular medicine calendar, which brings together specialists from around the world to discuss the latest advances, research results and clinical innovations in the field of cardiology. A summary of the poster session will be published on the Journal of the American College of Cardiology’s website.

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2023 in Review: A Look at the Year's Top 10 Topics

DAIC

Joint Statement on Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients Issued by Society of Thoracic Surgeons and European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgeons 6. Patients Implanted with Innovative FIRE1 Remote Heart Failure Monitoring System in Early Feasibility Study