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Automatic measurement of the aortic annulus by TAC , more precisely to choose the correct valve size.

Original title: Automated 3-Dimensional Aortic Annular Assessment by Multidetector Computed Tomography in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Reference: Yusuke Watanabe et al. J...

Low flow impact on outcomes following TAVI should be taken into account

Original title: Impact of Low Flow on the Outcome of High-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Reference: Florent Le...

Implanting a second valve and embolization are two complications that increase mortality

Original title: Determinats and Outcomes of Acute transcatheter Valve-in Valve Therapy or Embolization. Reference: Raj R Makkar, et al....

Percutaneous mitral valve treatment is a valid alternative in the long term

Original title: 4-Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Percutaneous Repair Versus surgery for Mitral Regurgitation. Reference: Laura Mauri,...

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Suture: more options in atrial fibrillation patients with antiguagulation contraindication

Original title: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Suture Ligation Using the Lariat Device In Patines UIT Atrial Fibrillation Reference: Krystof Bartus,...

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure With the AMPLATZER : a valid alternative when anticoagulation is contraindicated

Original title: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure With the AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug Device in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial...

Thoracoscopic Stand-Alone Left Atrial Appendectomy

Original title: Thoracoscopic Stand-Alone Left Atrial Appendectomy for Thromboembolism Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrilation. Reference: Toshiya Ohtsuka, et al. J...

What is the contrast media dosing that predicts acute kidney injury after TAVI?

Original title: Renal Function-Based Contrast Dosing Predicts Acute Kidney Following Trancatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Reference: Masanori Yamamoto, et al. J...