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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

Anemia of chronic disease : A type of anemia commonly seen in patients with long-term health conditions such as kidney disease or heart disease. CABG is typically performed using traditional open-heart surgery or minimally invasive methods.

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2024’s Mid-Year Review: FDA-Approved Cardiorenal Metabolic Drugs and Devices 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Approved: 02/01/2024) This system provides a novel approach to tricuspid valve replacement, potentially benefiting patients with tricuspid regurgitation without open-heart surgery. March 2024 FDA Approvals: A Milestone Month for Cardiorenal metabolic Health 1.

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Abstract 4148156: A Comparison of Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with and without Adult Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia

Circulation

Out of 26 patients with congenital heart disease, a majority had a diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot (57.6%) and 69% had 2-3 prior open-heart surgeries, including ventriculotomy (53.8%), ventricular septal defect repair (65.3%), and pulmonary valve replacement (57.6%) (Table2).