Interventional Cardiology & Surgery
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Circulatory support for RV failure caused by pulmonary embolism
A new review highlights three mechanical circulatory support options in high-risk patients, but teamwork is key.
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Noninferior to DES, novel bioadaptable stent may improve target vessel physiology
By restoring blood vessel hemodynamics, a novel bioadaptable – as opposed to bioabsorbable – coronary stent might change long-term outcomes,...
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Distal radial access doesn’t harm hand function at 1 year
A head-to-head comparison of distal vs. proximal radial artery access for coronary interventions found no difference in hand function a year later...
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Anticipating FDA action, SCAI drafts guidance for adoption of renal denervation
“Through the open comment process, we are hoping to gain broad perspective from stakeholders, including clinicians, hospitals, payers,...
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Marijuana linked to higher PAD risk
A large study found marijuana users had almost four times the risk of peripheral artery disease, but no higher risk of death or coronary...
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Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair in real-world setting replicates trials
Two transcatheter tricuspid valve repair systems in the real world reflect safety and efficacy seen in trials.
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Evidence of TAVR benefit extends to cardiogenic shock
Patients in cardiogenic shock should not be excluded from transcatheter aortic valve replacement, despite some early adverse event risk, new...
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Redo-TAVR in U.S. database yields good news: Outcomes rival first intervention
A large transcatheter aortic valve transplant (TAVR) database shows a second procedure performs about as well as native TAVR.
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A call to revamp revascularization trial endpoints
Coronary revascularization trials should focus more on quality of life than traditional composite outcomes, two trial investigators say.
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LAA closure outcomes improve with CCTA: Swiss-Apero subanalysis
A trial of left atrial appendage closure reported better outcomes with preprocedure CT than transesophageal echocardiography alone.
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Novel strategy could improve heart transplant allocation
The current “six-status” ranking system is under review, and stakeholders propose changes aimed at improving equity and outcomes.