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

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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

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

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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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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

When providers and clinicians have access to the best quality data, patient care improves. For example, we have a lot of meaningful data on outcomes from CABG procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the short term. “I'm proud to co-lead the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act,” said Rep.

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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

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Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties. About 276,000 patients have undergone a TAVR procedure in the United States.