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Impact of Amyloidosis on Outcomes After TAVI

Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a systemic and progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of misfolded proteins in...

TRAVEL Trial One-Year Outcomes: Transcatheter Treatment of the Tricuspid Valve

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) has been associated with increased mortality and progressive functional deterioration. Even though the current...

What Factors Predict Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after TAVR? CONDUCT-TAVI Outcomes

Permanent pacemaker implantation (PPM) for high grade atrioventricular block (AVB) continues to be one of the most...

When Is the Optimal Time for Aortic Valve Replacement? Impact of Acute Valvular Syndrome on Outcomes and Costs

According to the clinical presentation before aortic valve replacement (AVR), a new classification has recently been proposed:...

In Hospital Complications after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid vs. Tricuspid Aortic Valves: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Courtesy of Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez.  Bicuspid aortic valves (BAV), present in 0,5 to 2% of the population,...

Is the Acceleration Time/Ejection Time Ratio Superior to the Mean Gradient in Predicting Clinical Outcomes After TAVR?

Courtesy of Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez. Traditionally, the mean gradient (MG) has been used to assess post-TAVR outcomes....

Coronary Events after TAVI according to the FRANCE Registry

Between 30% and 70% of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) present with coronary artery disease...

Should Early Aortic Valve Replacement Be Indicated in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis?

A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. The management of aortic stenosis in asymptomatic patients remains a matter of...