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Alternative access in transcatheter aortic valve replacement—an updated focused review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Aortic Stenosis (AS) is a common condition with an estimated pooled prevalence of all AS in the elderly population at around 12.4%, with that of severe AS estimated to be around 3.4%. In the past, surgical aortic valve replacement was the primary treatment option for severe AS for decades.

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SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025 to Feature Presentations on TAVR, PAD and PE 

DAIC

Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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ESC Streamlines Cardiovascular Guidelines

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- A set of new European guidelines streamlined recommendations for atrial fibrillation (Afib), chronic coronary disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and aortic disease, and hypertension, with an emphasis on shared.

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Impact of prior coronary artery bypass grafting and coronary lesion complexity on outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Objective To investigate the impact of prior coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and coronary lesion complexity on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) outcomes for aortic stenosis. Results The study included 1042 patients with a median age and follow-up of 82 years and 25 (range: 0–72) months, respectively.

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Abstract 114: “Failing” DAPT? Think Again

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

This unique case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a patient with multiple vascular risk factors who suffered from strokes secondary to BHS.MethodsA 79‐year‐old man with a past medical history of peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction with drug eluding stents (on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)), (..)

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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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About 276,000 patients have undergone a TAVR procedure in the United States. PAD contributes to 400 amputations each day. PAD contributes to 400 amputations each day.

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AHA: Women with PVD often Underdiagnosed, Undertreated — More Research Needed

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Summary of Disparities The statement highlights numerous disparities in risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment and outcomes for various types of PVD including: Peripheral Artery Disease(PAD) Aortic Disease Peripheral Aneurysms and Artery Disorders Atherosclerotic Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease Atherosclerotic Renal and Mesenteric Artery (..)