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Long-Term Outcomes of PFO Closure

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a recognized cause of cryptogenic stroke, and its closure via percutaneous treatment...

Post-TAVR Pacemaker Implantation in Aortic Regurgitation

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a therapeutic alternative to treat aortic regurgitation, especially in...

Heterotopic Treatment of the Tricuspid Valve

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) has been associated to high morbimortality, mainly due to the development of cardiac failure,...

Three-Year Outcomes of Mitral Valve-in-Valve Therapy with Balloon-Expandable Valves in the United States

Courtesy of Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez. Mitral Valve-in-Valve (MViV) implantation with balloon-expandable valves has become a solid alternative...

Edge-to-Edge Treatment in Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is characterized by severe ventricular dysfunction, most often of ischemic origin. It is frequently...

Watchman FLX and Improvement Impact vs. 2.5

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) represents an effective alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with non-valvular...

IVUS Assessment in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Occlusion After TAVI: Results from the ICARO Study

Courtesy of Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez. Acute coronary obstruction (ACO) is a rare but potentially fatal complication following...

Decompensated Aortic Stenosis: Time to TAVR Matters

Aortic stenosis prevalence is expected to increase in the coming years mainly driven by increased life expectancy....