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Can this device prevent a stroke during a heart valve operation? New research shows potential benefit

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Recently published research shows a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke and are planning to undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a type of heart valve operation.

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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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Brain-Protected TAVR Results in Fewer Real-World Disabling Strokes

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- NEW YORK CITY -- Researchers eked out evidence of a small clinical benefit with the Sentinel cerebral embolic protection (CEP) device in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) -- and pointed to the patients more likely.

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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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Eccentricity Index in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Transcript of the video: Closure line of aortic valve on M-Mode echocardiogram, is seen as central line, while in bicuspid aortic valve, it is an eccentric closure, nearer to one of the walls of the aorta. That is an important feature of bicuspid aortic valve on M-Mode echocardiogram. This is a closure line.

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Emergency interventions for cardiogenic shock due to decompensated aortic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Open Heart

Aim This study aimed to systematically review and analyse the existing evidence on outcomes of emergency transcatheter aortic valve implantation (eTAVI) and emergency balloon aortic valvuloplasty (eBAV) in CS patients. Despite advancements in emergency interventions, the optimal treatment approach remains uncertain.

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Increased testing for heart disease indicator needed worldwide, say experts

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A review in The Lancet finds that 20% of the world population carries a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and aortic valve stenosis: Increased levels of a lipid particle called lipoprotein(a). It is the most common genetic cause of cardiovascular diseases.