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Delayed coronary obstruction leading to death following balloon dilation in self-expanding aortic valve for acute coronary occlusion: a case report

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundFollowing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, acute coronary obstruction is infrequent but potentially life-threatening, while delayed coronary obstruction is even more uncommon.Case summaryA 69-year-old male underwent TAVR and subsequently developed an acute obstruction in the left main coronary artery.

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This procedure could replace TAVR for some patients

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

A recent study found noninvasive ultrasound therapy could be a treatment option for some patients who cannot undergo surgical or transcatheter valve replacement.

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Abstract 4145631: A Rare Case of Sequential Impella Mechanical Failures due to Infective Endocarditis Vegetations

Circulation

Once stabilized, intravascular ultrasound showed significant thrombus and plaque in the LAD. Due to ongoing shock despite initial mechanical support, the patient was escalated to an Impella CP device after a transthoracic echo confirmed no left ventricle thrombus. This was treated with a drug-eluting stent, but TIMI 3 flow was not achieved.

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

DAIC

ET Main Tent (Hall B1) Coronary Sinus Reducer for the Treatment of Refractory Angina: A Randomised, Placebo-controlled Trial (ORBITA-COSMIC) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients at Low to Intermediate Risk: One Year Outcomes of the Randomized DEDICATE-DZHK6 Trial Effect of Alcohol-mediated Renal (..)

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

DAIC

TAVR) or quality studies, and forecast case volumes and inventory/resource needs. Intelligent AI-driven Workflow ASCEND’s AI-driven image viewer, InView, provides an intelligent, highly effective solution for echo, vascular and cath reading and reporting.

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. Had one been done, it would have shown a feature that is apparent on this ultrasound (however, this patient's LV function would not be as good as in this clip): This is recorded with the LV on the right. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis.