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ACC 2025 | API-CAT: Reduced vs. Full Dose Extended Anticoagulation in Patients with Cancer Related VTE

The risk of cancer related recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) will drop over time, while bleeding risk will...

TAVR and Anticoagulation: What Should We Do?

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has consolidated as a valid strategy for certain groups of patients. However,...

Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Ventricular Thrombus After STEMI

While the incidence of intracavitary thrombi after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has decreased thanks to optimized primary...

STEACS and the Use of Bivalirudin vs. Heparin: In Search of BRIGHT-4 Outcomes

Various studies and registries have previously shown the impact of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) complications on the...

TAVR and Atrial Fibrillation: What Anticoagulants Should We Use?

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in TAVR patients ranges from 15 to 30%, depending on series....

Should We Withdraw Anticoagulation Before TAVR?

Approximately one-third of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have atrial fibrillation and are on oral...

ESC 2024 | POPular PAUSE TAVI: Continuation vs. Discontinuation of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy During TAVI

Due to their advanced age and comorbidities, many patients with severe aortic stenosis scheduled for transcatheter aortic...

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: DOAC or VKA?

Severe mitral disease is common and currently constitutes a frequent cause of hospitalization and death. While surgery...