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TCT 2024 | TRISCEND II

This randomized study included 400 patients; 267 were treated with EVOQUE valve and 133 with optimal medical...

TCT 2024 – ACCESS-TAVI: Comparing Percutaneous Access Closure Strategies After TAVI

Vascular access complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remain common. However, few studies compare vascular access...

TAVR in Young Low-Risk Patients

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has established itself as an effective strategy for the treatment of severe...

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....

Impact of Iliofemoral Disease on Post TAVR Clinical Outcomes: HOSTILE Score Validation

At present, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been shown safe and effective for treating severe symptomatic...

Asymmetry in the Implantation of Self-Expanding Valves in TAVR: Evolution at 5 Years

Severe aortic stenosis is frequently associated with significant and irregular calcification, which tends to be more present...

Aortic Stenosis with High Gradients and Area >1: Just Follow Up?

Definig severe aortic stenosis (AS) rests upon Doppler parameters, and uses log-established cutoff values, which include peak...

Comparison Between Leadless Pacemaker vs. Transvenous Pacemaker After Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has proven to be effective in treating severe aortic stenosis. The volume...