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New Treatment Options Available for Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

DAIC

Traditionally, cardiothoracic surgeons have repaired or replaced the tricuspid valve during open-heart surgery and only when absolutely necessary; such surgeries are complex and risky. Catheter-based procedures offer an alternative for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery.

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Cryoanalgesia: Innovative Freezing Technology for Sternotomy Pain

CTVS

It is a serious surgery that opens up the chest cavity through the breastbone, or sternum, to gain access to the lungs and heart. A sternotomy procedure is done in advance of other procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve repair and replacement, VAD (ventricular assist device) implantation… Source

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CLS Health Cardiologists Achieve Historic First with Transcarotid TAVR in Southeast Houston

DAIC

This innovative approach, which involves replacing a diseased aortic valve through a small neck incision without the need for open-heart surgery, marks a significant leap forward in cardiac care. TAVR , whether through the groin approach or neck approach, only requires a half-inch or inch incision.

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Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Performs Landmark Heart Valve Surgery

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 06/10/2024 - 17:58 June 10, 2024 — Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has successfully completed the first commercial tricuspid clip procedure in the Carolinas, performed in May at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

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HighLife Receives IDE Approval to Initiate US Pivotal Clinical Study for treatment of Mitral Regurgitation

DAIC

The HighLife technology will be featured at NY Valves annual meeting on Thursday, June 6th at 11am in the session “Innovation at NYV: Transfemoral TMVR - Technology and Clinical Updates” - Room: Innovation & FDA, 504, Level 5, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, North.

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8 Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

MIBHS

Due to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, there are continuous advancements in cardiac surgery techniques. Among these innovations, minimally invasive cardiac surgery stands out as a game-changer, offering numerous benefits over traditional open-heart surgery.

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TRiCares Announces Successful Implantation of Minimally Invasive Topaz Tricuspid Heart Valve Replacement System in Patient with a Pacemaker

DAIC

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common and serious disease for which open heart surgery and symptomatic pharmacologic treatment are the current standard treatment options. Owing to high mortality risk, access to open heart surgery is severely restricted and is not considered an option for most patients with TR.