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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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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. We collected and analysed clinical data including ACG measurements and imaging results.

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The Naples prognostic score as a new predictive index of severe abdominal aortic calcification: a population-based study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

PurposeAbdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is related to inflammation and nutritional status. The Naples prognostic score (NPS) is an innovative biological marker capable of reflecting systemic inflammation and nutritional status.

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Medtronic Launches Steerant Aortic Guidewire for EVAR and TEVAR Procedures

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 06/17/2024 - 20:41 June 17, 2024 — Medtronic launched the Steerant Aortic Guidewire, tailored to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during diagnostic or interventional procedures in the aorta. The guidewire has a 0.035 in (0.89 mm) diameter.

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Smidt Heart Institute Opens Aortic Surveillance Clinic

DAIC

Experts at the Smidt Heart Institute's new Aortic Surveillance Clinic will monitor patients with aortic aneurysms (illustrated here) or enlarged aortas. Through the Aortic Surveillance Clinic, we offer reassurance that they are being carefully and closely monitored and that proper therapy, including surgery, will be offered if needed.”

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Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Newest-generation Evolut TAVR System for Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

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milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 07:30 March 28, 2024 — Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved the Evolut FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis.

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