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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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How Echo IQ Transforms Heart Disease Diagnosis with Cutting-Edge AI

Cassling

EchoSolv, the groundbreaking AI platform developed by Echo IQ, is revolutionizing the detection of aortic stenosis. With its unparalleled access to extensive echocardiographic data and AI-driven analysis, EchoSolv empowers clinicians to identify aortic stenosis earlier and with greater accuracy.

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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. 16, 2024 at the age of 79.

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Deep learning techniques for imaging diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysm

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Objective This study aims to review the application of deep learning techniques in the imaging diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysm (AA), focusing on screening, diagnosis, lesion segmentation, surgical assistance, and prognosis prediction.

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Modeling thoracic aortic genetic variants in the zebrafish: useful for predicting clinical pathogenicity?

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD) significantly impact cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Leveraging the unique advantages of this animal model promises to allow for accelerated variant pathogenicity assessment, ultimately enhancing patient care.

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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

Jersey Shore University Medical Center also received a three-star rating in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. The academic medical centers received three-star ratings in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries.