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Columbia Cardiology Launches New Mitral & Tricuspid Center

DAIC

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology has announced its launch of the Mitral & Tricuspid Center. Tricuspid and mitral valves are debilitating conditions that can lead to arrhythmias, hypertension, and heart failure.

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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

DAIC

Goar, MD, medical director at the Norma Melchor Heart & Vascular Institute , was distinguished with the Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award , the highest global honor in interventional cardiology. Improving patient care and outcomes is what drives my commitment to helping find new solutions in the field.

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A Recap of ADN CoE's Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Interventions Training

ADN Center of Excellence

In the dynamic realm of interventional cardiology, education is the cornerstone of excellence. ADN CoE recently hosted a groundbreaking Mitral & Tricuspid Valve Interventions Training, uniting cardiologists from around the globe for an immersive learning experience. Ismail Ates, Assoc.

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Columbia Cardiology Launches New Mitral and Tricuspid Center

DAIC

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology has announced its launch of the Mitral & Tricuspid Center. Tricuspid and mitral valves are debilitating conditions that can lead to arrhythmias, hypertension, and heart failure.

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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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Navigating the Dynamic Terrain of Mitral Valve Interventions: A Journey of Innovation and Expertise

ADN Center of Excellence

The realm of mitral valve disease management is witnessing an unprecedented surge of advancements. The Evolution of Treatment Modalities Historically, surgical repair has stood as the cornerstone in addressing primary mitral regurgitation. However, the landscape is rapidly shifting. Refining the Approach The prospects are exciting.

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Novel Tricuspid Valve Procedure Improves Patients' Quality of Life and Health Status

DAIC

“Patients suffering with debilitating symptoms as a result of tricuspid regurgitation represent a large and significantly underserved patient group,” said Sammy Elmariah , MD, UCSF chief of Interventional Cardiology.

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