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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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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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Ballooning an obstructed prosthetic Aortic valve : Can be a real tense procedure!

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

Ayush Khurana, Department of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Morriston Cardiac Centre, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom The stuck valve Twin balloon dilatation of bi-leaflet valve in between the superior and central orifice There are few important lessons from this rare case report. Ref3) Reference 1.