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Mitral valve

Edge-to-Edge Tricuspid Valve Repair 3-Year Follow Up

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is associated to fatigue and peripheral edema, and medical treatment with diuretics has a...
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Antithrombotic Anticoagulants

Should We Withdraw Anticoagulation Before TAVR?

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

MATTERHORN: Edge-to-Edge Repair vs. Surgery for Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Frequently associated with hospitalization for cardiac failure and mortality, secondary mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is the most...
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Structural heart disease

RESHAPE-HF2 Trial: Edge-to-Edge Repair in Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation vs. Complete Medical Treatment

Severe secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation (MR) has been associated with increased hospitalization and mortality. Even though optimal...
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Coronary disease

¿What Should We Do About Significant Coronary Lesions in TAVR?

Aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) share risk factors, which means significant lesions will coexist in...
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Structural heart disease

ESC 2024 | RHEIA Trial: Transcatheter vs. Surgical Replacement in Women

The RHEIA trial is the first randomized, women-exclusive international study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy...
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Antithrombotic Anticoagulants

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...
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Chronic Coronary Syndromes

ESC 2024 | NOTION 3 Trial: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with a Planned Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

The relationship between aortic stenosis and valve disease is well established, with revascularization rates in this population...
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