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Transapical TMVR in High Risk Patients: Intrepid 5-Year Outcomes

Moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation (MR) continues is still a high prevalence condition with bad prognosis,...

Impact of Balloon Post-Dilation on the Long-Term Durability of Bioprostheses after TAVR

Balloon post-dilation (BPD) during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) allows for the optimization of prosthesis expansion and...

TAVR in Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation: Are Dedicated Devices Truly Superior?

This systematic meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with...

Contemporary Challenges in Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Updated Approach to Device Embolization

Even though percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is generally safe, device embolization – with 0 to...

Cardiac Remodeling After Percutaneous ASD Closure: Should It Be Immediate or Progressive?

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease that generates a left-to-right shunt, leading to...

Is it really necessary to monitor all patients after TAVR?

Conduction disorders (CD) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are a frequent complication and may lead to...

Is it really necessary to monitor all patients after TAVR?

Conduction disorders (CD) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are a frequent complication and may lead to...

Transradial Aortic Valvuloplasty: Is Minimalism Worth It?

Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) has historically been used either as a bridge strategy, an assessment tool, or...