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Is the PASCAL Device Effective against MitraClip?

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most common valvulopathy and full medical treatment at maximal tolerated doses has...

We Should Treat Significant Stable CAD in Patients Undergoing TAVR

Aortic stenosis is associated to significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in nearly 50% of cases.  When we decide...

Is There any Difference between Modern Valves and Self and Balloon Expandable Valves?

At present TAVR is a valid alternative to treat different risk groups of patients with severe aortic...

Mitral Trial: 2-Year Followup

At present, an important group of patients with mitral valve disease are at high surgical risk, especially...

Valve-in-Valve Shows Good Evolution after 2 Years

The degeneration of bioprostheses in aortic position occurs at approximately after 10 to 15 years. In this...

Severe Mitral Regurgitation and Cardiogenic Shock: Is Edge-to-Edge a Valid Strategy?

At present, cardiogenic shock continues to present high mortality despite the new treatments and ventricular assistance devices...

Edge-to-Edge Repair Reduces Hospitalization and Mortality Rates in Secondary Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

Severe secondary mitral valve regurgitation is associated to hospitalization and mortality.  The COAPT study has shown the superiority...

Do Men and Women Present the Same Evolution after Left Atrial Appendage Closure?

Atrial fibrillation is a very frequent type of arrythmia that affects both men and women alike. This...