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

Open Heart

Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. 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.

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In Memoriam: Alain Cribier, MD, FACC, TAVR Pioneer

DAIC

The DAIC team has learned of the passing of Alain Cribier, MD, FACC, heralded as the man who pioneered the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in 2002, as well as the first transcatheter mitral commissurotomy in 1995 and the first balloon aortic valvuloplasty in 1986. He passed away Feb.

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

DAIC

The event’s late-breaking trial sessions focus on studies anticipated to significantly influence advances in cardiothoracic patient care. Using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database , the study covers adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery after an initial TAVR from January 2012 to March 2023.

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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

DAIC

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.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24 and how those may impact clinical practice and patient care in this deep dive clinical trial session. 24: Joint American College of Cardiology/Journal of the American College of Cardiology Late-Breaking Clinical Trials (Session 402) Saturday, April 6 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ET Murphy Ballroom 4 ACC.24

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Unlocking the Potential of TAVI: ADN CoE's Recent Masterclass Triumph

ADN Center of Excellence

The field of cardiology is constantly changing, with new techniques and technologies emerging to enhance care. One such innovation is the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) which has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of valve disease by offering an invasive option compared to traditional open heart surgery.

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Unlocking the Potential of TAVI: ADN CoE's Recent Masterclass Triumph

ADN Center of Excellence

The field of cardiology is constantly changing, with new techniques and technologies emerging to enhance care. One such innovation is the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) which has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of valve disease by offering an invasive option compared to traditional open heart surgery.