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Coronary disease

2.0-mm DES for Very Small Vessels: Are They Viable?

The reference vessel diameter is a fundamental factor for restenosis after coronary angioplasty even with drug-eluting stents....
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Coronary disease

Effects of Cerebral Radiation on Interventional Cardiologists

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the occupational hazard for interventional cardiologists who...
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Coronary disease

Excellent Outcomes for the First Sirolimus Eluting Balloon Tested on Instent Restesosis

Much has been done since studies on conventional balloon angioplasty for BMS instent restenosis showed over 40% new revascularization.  Drug...
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Peripheral vascular disease

An Important Study Shows That Renal Function Must Be Cared for in TAVR

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. The presence of renal dysfunction in the “real world” is over 25% in patients...
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Coronary disease

Bioresorbable Scaffolds Must Not Be Chosen Over Current DES

Although there are 4 approved bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) in Europe, experts suggest that current drug-eluting stents (DES)...
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Structural heart disease

REPRISE III: Need for Pacemaker and Paravalvular Leak with Lotus

A recent presentation at London Valves took a closer look at the REPRISE III trial as regards two...
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Acute coronary syndromes

Impella Improves Safety in High Risk Unprotected Left Main PCI

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. The incidence of unprotected left main severe stenosis ranges between 4 and 8%,...
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Structural heart disease

Small Annulus: Should We Start Choosing the Valve?

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. A small annulus in patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis is a real challenge, since it...
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