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Coronary revascularization before TAVI: prior PCI or conservative management?

The coexistence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI is common,...

TAVR in Women

Severe aortic stenosis (AS) in women shows distinct features, compared to men, with lower prevalence of heart...

ACC 2025 | BHF PROTECT-TAVI: Are Cerebral Protection Systems Necessary in TAVI?

TAVI has seen a steady increase in use, though stroke continues to be one of its unwanted...

Is Angioplasty Always Necessary after TAVR?

Courtesy of: Silvina E. Gomez, MD The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing TAVR is...

Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis: A Complex Decision

Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis continues to pose a significant challenge when it comes to clinical decision-making, often...

TAVI and Aortic Regurgitation: Are All Valves the Same?

Aortic regurgitation (AR) accounts for 0.5- 2.2% of all cases of valve disease in individuals over 65...

EuroSMR Registry: Edge-to-Edge Mitral Treatment with 5-Year Outcomes

Cardiomyopathies and left atrial enlargement can lead to secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR). This condition is associated with...

CANNULATE TAVR extended study: Impact of Commissural and Coronary Alignment in Coronary Cannulation Following TAVR with Evolut Fx

The new valve Evolut FX has shown better commissural alignment vs. its predecessor Evolut Pro+. Prior studies...