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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Editor's Choice: Interventional Cardiology

Frail patients much more likely to experience major bleeding events following PCI

The new study, published by the American Journal of Cardiology, suggests that frailty could be a helpful predictor for major bleeding events after PCI.

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Complete Care to acquire a majority of its long-term care facilities.

Frail patients much more likely to experience major bleeding events following PCI

The new study, published by the American Journal of Cardiology, suggests that frailty could be a helpful predictor for major bleeding events after PCI.

TAVR outperforms surgery for low-risk patients after 2 years—but the gap may be shrinking

After two years, TAVR was still linked to a reduction in the study’s primary endpoint, but it was also associated with a greater risk of valve thrombosis.

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have collaborated on a new update to the much-discussed 2021 chest pain guidelines. The American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions also contributed to the document.

TAVR outperforms surgery for low-risk patients after 2 years—but the gap may be shrinking

After two years, TAVR was still linked to a reduction in the study’s primary endpoint, but it was also associated with a greater risk of valve thrombosis.

Cancer patients are missing out on safe, effective heart attack treatments

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 1.8 million patients, confirming that PCI is still safe and effective when a patient has cancer.

Cancer patients are missing out on safe, effective heart attack treatments

The study's authors reviewed data from more than 1.8 million patients, confirming that PCI is still safe and effective when a patient has cancer. 

Edwards shares ‘encouraging’ 5-year data on RESILIA tissue aortic valve

According to new data from the ongoing COMMENCE clinical trial, patients showed no signs of structural valve deterioration after five years.

Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.

Edwards shares ‘encouraging’ 5-year data on RESILIA tissue aortic valve

According to new data from the ongoing COMMENCE clinical trial, patients showed no signs of structural valve deterioration after five years.

PASCAL valve repair system still performing well for TR patients after 30 days

Overall, researchers wrote in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the PASCAL repair system has been working as it was intended.

Even patients who were never hospitalized for COVID-19 face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues. #longcovid

PASCAL valve repair system still performing well for TR patients after 30 days

Overall, researchers wrote in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the PASCAL repair system has been working as it was intended.

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