Cardiothoracic
Conference Coverage
Dermatitis associated with surgical implants merits conservative approach
NEW YORK – Even for persistent allergic dermatitis linked to a prosthetic device, explantation might not be helpful.
Feature
Revised CMS TAVR rules expected to widen access
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Transcatheter pulmonary valve shows 5-year durability in postapproval study
LAS VEGAS – The 5-year follow-up of a U.S. postapproval study showed the expected durability of the Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve.
FDA/CDC
FDA updates warning about Impella RP System
From the Journals
Severe OSA increases cardiovascular risk after surgery
General anesthetics, sedatives, and postoperative analgesics are potent respiratory depressants that relax the upper airway dilator muscles and...
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TAVR for bicuspid aortic stenosis gets selective thumbs up
NEW ORLEANS – “These data provide an argument for TAVR to be a reasonable alternative for bicuspid AS patients who are at intermediate or high...
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Low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis with preserved LVEF: a special situation
SNOWMASS, COLO. –
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TAVR tops surgery in low-risk patients
NEW ORLEANS –
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MitraClip improves survival and health status for at least 2 years
The health status findings further support the device as a valuable treatment option for heart failure patients with severe secondary mitral...
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Low Risk TAVR trial shows 3% mortality at 1 year
In a non-sponsored study, low-risk patients had good outcomes with transaortic valve replacement (TAVR).
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Not all AF maze operations are aMAZE-ing
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “The classic Cox maze III ... is the best procedure for getting rid of atrial fibrillation and is in my view the gold standard...