Month: January 2018
Gender Differences in Outcomes With TAVR Women Undergoing TAVR are at a Decreased Risk of Long-term Mortality
In a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, it was found that postoperative complications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) were different between males and females. While females were at increased risk of short-term complications (within 30 days) such as bleeding, stroke, and vascular complications, they had a lower incidence all-cause mortality within one year of the procedure. Continue reading
Mechanically Expanded vs Self-Expanding TAVR in AS Mechanically Expanded Valves May be a Useful Addition for TAVR
The use of mechanically expandable valves was not inferior to self-expandable valves in high risk patients with severe aortic stenosis enrolled in the REPRISE III clinical trial. The trial results support the potential for the first generation LOTUS valve to become part of regular clinical practice. Continue reading
Silent MI: A Risk Factor for Heart Failure? Link between silent myocardial infarction and heart failure
In a recent analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a link between silent myocardial infarction and subsequent heart failure has been demonstrated, revealing a novel potential marker for heart failure. Continue reading
