Interventional & Surgery: New regulatory approvals | Primary PCI boosts 10-year survival rate for STEMI patients

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Editor's Choice: Interventional Cardiology

‘A new treatment option’: FDA approves Harmony TPV, says it could delay the need for certain surgeries

The solution’s approval was based on 30-day and six-month data from a clinical study focused on mortality and hemodynamic function.

‘A new treatment option’: FDA approves Harmony TPV, says it could delay the need for certain surgeries

The solution’s approval was based on 30-day and six-month data from a clinical study focused on mortality and hemodynamic function.

Abbott gains CE mark approval for short-term DAPT after stent implantation in high-risk patients

Abbott is currently seeking a similar approval from the FDA.

Abbott gains CE mark approval for short-term DAPT after stent implantation in high-risk patients

Abbott is currently seeking a similar approval from the FDA.

Primary PCI boosts 10-year survival rate for STEMI patients

STEMI mortality remains a primary concern among healthcare providers, and a new study in the American Journal of Cardiology suggests that long-term outcomes are much better if the patient undergoes primary PCI.

Primary PCI boosts 10-year survival rate for STEMI patients

STEMI mortality remains a primary concern among healthcare providers, and a new study in the American Journal of Cardiology suggests that long-term outcomes are much better if the patient undergoes primary PCI.

TMVR for pediatric patients: ‘Acutely effective and safe, with very encouraging results’

The analysis included eight consecutive pediatric patients who underwent TMVR with the Sapien S3 valve. The median patient age was 9 years old.

TMVR for pediatric patients: ‘Acutely effective and safe, with very encouraging results’

The analysis included eight consecutive pediatric patients who underwent TMVR with the Sapien S3 valve. The median patient age was 9 years old.

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.

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Why STEMI patients undergoing PCI should be tested for subclinical hypothyroidism

For patients undergoing PCI, subclinical hypothyroidism was associated with higher short-term and long-term mortality.

Why STEMI patients undergoing PCI should be tested for subclinical hypothyroidism

For patients undergoing PCI, subclinical hypothyroidism was associated with higher short-term and long-term mortality.

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