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Sarcopenia and aortic valve disease

Heart BMJ

Over the last few decades, treatment of severe AS has been revolutionised following the development of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Early diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia may reduce morbidity and mortality and improve quality of life following TAVR.

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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on pre- and post-operative transcatheter aortic valve replacement prognoses

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a relatively new treatment method for aortic stenosis (AS) and has been demonstrated to be suitable for patients with varying risk levels.

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Long Term Survival and Quality of Life Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication date: Available online 21 December 2023 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Luai Madanat, Mohamed Allam, Houman Khalili, Andrew Rabah, Rehan Tariq, Mazen Zamzam, Josep Rodés-Cabau, Thomas Pilgrim, Taishi Okuno, Sammy Elmariah, Philippe Pibarot, Amr E.

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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

Presentation title: QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT AT 30-DAYS FOLLOW-UP OF THE VALVOSOFT PIVOTAL STUDY ON SEVERE AORTIC VALVE STENOSE PATIENTS" (control number 16930) Time and date: April 8, 2024 - 9:32 a.m.–9:42

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in heart failure

European Journal of Heart Failure

ABSTRACT Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) may develop heart failure (HF), the presence of which has traditionally been deemed as a final stage in AS progression with poor outcomes. The use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the preferred therapy for most patients with AS and concomitant HF.

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

AMS Cardiology

If you’ve been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, you might have come across the term TAVR. our blog aims to clearly outline this procedure and how it can significantly improve your quality of life. Understanding Aortic Stenosis The aortic valve regulates blood flow from your heart’s main pumping chamber to the rest of your body.

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Health Care Cost and Resource Utilization After Aortic Valve Replacement According to the Extent of Cardiac Damage

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

BACKGROUND:The extent of cardiac damage has been shown to be associated with increased mortality, repeat hospitalization, and decreased quality of life after aortic valve replacement (AVR). Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.