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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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SAVR After TAVR Risk Calculator

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Resource SAVR After TAVR Risk Calculator kchalko Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:53 SAVR after previous TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. The majority of patients require explant of their TAVR device and SAVR with significantly increased risk of operative mortality and stroke.

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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

DAIC

Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties. About 276,000 patients have undergone a TAVR procedure in the United States.

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

DAIC

The event’s late-breaking trial sessions focus on studies anticipated to significantly influence advances in cardiothoracic patient care. Using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database , the study covers adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery after an initial TAVR from January 2012 to March 2023.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

DAIC

Not only does this result in a cumbersome and inefficient workflow, as cardiologists must bounce between systems and locations to retrieve and compare relevant prior and current multi-modality information, it can also result in critical information gaps that have a direct, negative impact on patient care and outcomes.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24 and how those may impact clinical practice and patient care in this deep dive clinical trial session. ET Murphy Ballroom 4 ACC.24 24 planners note that attendees can gain insights from key clinical trials presented at ACC.24

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

When providers and clinicians have access to the best quality data, patient care improves. The Society’s mission is to advance cardiothoracic surgeons’ delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy. Legislation that improves data flow helps all parties."