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A first in TAVR | Talking aspirin & CVD with the USPSTF | New info on the the pig heart transplant patient
Monday, May 9, 2022
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Cardiologists and surgeons perform first TAVR using CT imaging guidance on HF patient with blood clot

“We believe this case is potentially groundbreaking," one interventional cardiologist said. 

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transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure guided by CT fusion imaging on a patient with heart failure and a blood clot. CT fusion imaging-guided deployment of the Sentinel Cerebral Protection System during a TAVR procedure. Image courtesy of Vasudev et al.
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Cardiologists and surgeons perform first TAVR using CT imaging guidance on HF patient with blood clot

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transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure guided by CT fusion imaging on a patient with heart failure and a blood clot. CT fusion imaging-guided deployment of the Sentinel Cerebral Protection System during a TAVR procedure. Image courtesy of Vasudev et al.
“We believe this case is potentially groundbreaking," one interventional cardiologist said. 
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VIDEO: USPSTF official discusses new low-dose aspirin recommendations

Michael J. Barry, MD, vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, gave Cardiovascular Business an overview of the new recommendations.

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The USPSTF changed the low-dose aspirin recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention in April 2022 by suggesting patients over age 60 without history of CVD should not take it and people 40-60 should only take it if there are other risk factors.
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VIDEO: USPSTF official discusses new low-dose aspirin recommendations

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The USPSTF changed the low-dose aspirin recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention in April 2022 by suggesting patients over age 60 without history of CVD should not take it and people 40-60 should only take it if there are other risk factors.
Michael J. Barry, MD, vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, gave Cardiovascular Business an overview of the new recommendations.
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How did the pig heart transplant patient die? A preventable infection may be to blame

The genetically modified pig heart appears to have been infected with a porcine virus, according to the surgeon who performed the initial transplant. 

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How did the pig heart transplant patient die? A preventable infection may be to blame

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The genetically modified pig heart appears to have been infected with a porcine virus, according to the surgeon who performed the initial transplant. 
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Transcaval TAVR outperforms transaxillary TAVR when femoral access is not an option

Transcaval TAVR was linked to a much lower stroke rate and fewer bleeding complications. 

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The steps involved to gain transcaval access between the inferior vena cava and the aorta to avoid problematic anatomical areas that would have otherwise disqualified a patient for a femoral access TAVR procedure. Illustration of the NIH
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Transcaval TAVR outperforms transaxillary TAVR when femoral access is not an option

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The steps involved to gain transcaval access between the inferior vena cava and the aorta to avoid problematic anatomical areas that would have otherwise disqualified a patient for a femoral access TAVR procedure. Illustration of the NIH
Transcaval TAVR was linked to a much lower stroke rate and fewer bleeding complications. 
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VIDEO: Shockwave Medical demonstrates faster intravascular lithotripsy at ACC.22

The new Shockwave Medical M5+ peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter made its debut at ACC.22. 

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The Shockwave Medical M5+ new peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter cuts procedures times in half and was showed for the first time at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 meeting. It is designed to break up calcium in heavily calcified arteries to avoid the need for vessel trauma caused by high pressure angioplasty.
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VIDEO: Shockwave Medical demonstrates faster intravascular lithotripsy at ACC.22

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The Shockwave Medical M5+ new peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter cuts procedures times in half and was showed for the first time at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 meeting. It is designed to break up calcium in heavily calcified arteries to avoid the need for vessel trauma caused by high pressure angioplasty.
The new Shockwave Medical M5+ peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter made its debut at ACC.22. 
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Combining certain BP medications with NSAIDs linked to kidney damage—acetaminophen seen as a safer option

A team of researchers used computer science and mathematics to study the "triple whammy" of diuretics, RAS inhibitors and NSAIDs.

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Based on this evidence, its is recommended using monotherapy with ticagrelor or prasugrel after one to three months of DAPT after PCI for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but not using monotherapy of aspirin or clopidogrel unless the patient has a high bleeding risk.
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Combining certain BP medications with NSAIDs linked to kidney damage—acetaminophen seen as a safer option

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Based on this evidence, its is recommended using monotherapy with ticagrelor or prasugrel after one to three months of DAPT after PCI for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but not using monotherapy of aspirin or clopidogrel unless the patient has a high bleeding risk.
A team of researchers used computer science and mathematics to study the "triple whammy" of diuretics, RAS inhibitors and NSAIDs.
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How the science behind COVID-19 vaccines could transform care for heart attack patients

A technique seen in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be able to help heart cells repair themselves, according to new research out of the Netherlands. 

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How the science behind COVID-19 vaccines could transform care for heart attack patients

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A technique seen in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be able to help heart cells repair themselves, according to new research out of the Netherlands. 
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Unpaid student loan debt is bad for the heart

An American Journal of Preventive Medicine study highlights higher rates of cardiovascular disease for adults who fail to pay down student debt.

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The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.
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Unpaid student loan debt is bad for the heart

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The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), a related organization of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), this week released a statement on the criminalization of medical errors. The APSF said criminal prosecution is unjust and counterproductive is healthcare organizations want to find ways to mitigate errors by understanding how they happen and create protocols or IT systems can can help prevent future errors. The criminal trial of nurse RaDonda Vaught was counterproductive to safety.
An American Journal of Preventive Medicine study highlights higher rates of cardiovascular disease for adults who fail to pay down student debt.
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In Other News

FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot risk

The move limits the vaccine to individuals 18 and older for whom other other authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, as well as those 18 and older who would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.
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FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot risk

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COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.
The move limits the vaccine to individuals 18 and older for whom other other authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, as well as those 18 and older who would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Be prepared: IV contrast media shortage could last up to 8 weeks

All formulations and concentrations of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque (iohexol) are expected to be in short supply until mid-June due to COVID lockdowns where the contrast is manufactured.

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Be prepared: IV contrast media shortage could last up to 8 weeks

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All formulations and concentrations of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque (iohexol) are expected to be in short supply until mid-June due to COVID lockdowns where the contrast is manufactured.
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