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Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement With Atrial Fixation for Treatment of Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Many patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation are not suitable candidates for surgery or transcatheter repair. Procedural outcomes, 30-day survival, and echo findings are reported.RESULTS:Fourteen patients (71% women, mean age 77.9

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Johnson and Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

DAIC

The acquisition of Shockwave further extends Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s position in cardiovascular intervention and accelerates its shift into higher-growth markets. Cardiovascular intervention is one of the fastest-growing global medtech markets, with significant unmet patient need.

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Lifelong risk of stroke after TAVR: Findings from SwissTAVI Registry

Cardiology Update

In a recent article published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, investigators presented comprehensive examination of both short- and long-term stroke risks post-TAVR, offering insights into evolving trends and predictors. A third of patients (32.3%) had a history of atrial fibrillation, and 11.8% at 5 years.

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Transcarotid Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for the Treatment of Severe Aortic Stenosis

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Acute kidney injury stages 2 to 4, bleeding events, and new-onset atrial fibrillation occurred more often in the SAVR group during the hospital period (P<0.001). versus 4.3%; hazard ratio, 2.93 [95% CI, 1.455.94]). andP=0.001, respectively).

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Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

Heart 2023 Conference

Avocado consumption of at least two servings per week is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Harvard University Heart Letter) A clinical polygenic risk score test for diseases ranging from atrial fibrillation (AFib) to breast cancer was piloted by scientists. Reconsider your position.

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Reaching the Underserved in Rural America

The Beat Blog

According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, cardiovascular disease has nearly doubled in prevalence since 1990, with deaths due to cardiovascular disease increasing by over 50%. 5 These conditions, if detected and addressed early and appropriately, can be treated and prevented. For the Risk Bearing Entity e.g

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The Society (..)