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View article: Safety and effectiveness of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk: a cardinality-matched comparison with direct oral anticoagulation on long-term stroke and bleeding rates
Safety and effectiveness of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk: a cardinality-matched comparison with direct oral anticoagulation on long-term stroke and bleeding rates Open
STUDY AIMS: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an accepted alternative stroke prevention strategy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and contraindications to oral anticoagulation despite the lack of randomised data in this p…
View article: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using the Amplatzer Amulet Device in High-Risk Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention: A Randomized Pilot Study
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using the Amplatzer Amulet Device in High-Risk Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention: A Randomized Pilot Study Open
This pilot study suggests that among high-risk patients with AF undergoing TAVI, a strategy of a combined procedure with LAAO and early cessation of oral anticoagulation overall showed similar rates of the primary end point as compared to …
View article: Relationship Between Myocardial Strain and Extracellular Volume: Exploratory Study in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Photon-Counting Detector CT
Relationship Between Myocardial Strain and Extracellular Volume: Exploratory Study in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Photon-Counting Detector CT Open
Background/Objectives: Diffuse myocardial fibrosis and altered deformation are relevant prognostic factors in aortic stenosis (AS) patients. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between myocardial strain, a…
View article: Pre-interventional renal artery calcification and survival after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Pre-interventional renal artery calcification and survival after transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
The prognostic significance of renal artery calcification (RAC) is unknown in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) eligible for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). RAC can be assessed by computed tomography (CT) performed …
View article: Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and High Risk of Stroke Treated with Oral Anticoagulation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: A Cardinality Matched Analysis
Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and High Risk of Stroke Treated with Oral Anticoagulation or Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: A Cardinality Matched Analysis Open
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) poses a significant risk of stroke. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative for patients with contraindications to oral anticoagulation (OAC) or with high risk of bleeding. This study…
View article: Alternative access in transcatheter aortic valve replacement—an updated focused review
Alternative access in transcatheter aortic valve replacement—an updated focused review Open
Aortic Stenosis (AS) is a common condition with an estimated pooled prevalence of all AS in the elderly population at around 12.4%, with that of severe AS estimated to be around 3.4%. In the past, surgical aortic valve replacement was the …
View article: Role of imaging in third aortic valve implantation: TAV-in-TAV-in-SAV
Role of imaging in third aortic valve implantation: TAV-in-TAV-in-SAV Open
Coronary obstruction remains a primary concern for redo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) due to supra-annular leaflets. Hereby, we present two valve-in-valve-in-valve cases, initially incorporating a surgical valve implanted …
View article: Long‐term outcomes after echocardiography versus fluoroscopy‐guided left atrial appendage closure: Is there still a role for a simplified approach?
Long‐term outcomes after echocardiography versus fluoroscopy‐guided left atrial appendage closure: Is there still a role for a simplified approach? Open
Background Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) represents an alternative to oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with non‐valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). While transoesophageal echocardiography is the current standard…
View article: Outcomes and performance of the ACURATE neo2 transcatheter heart valve in clinical practice: one-yearresults of the ACURATE neo2 PMCF Study
Outcomes and performance of the ACURATE neo2 transcatheter heart valve in clinical practice: one-yearresults of the ACURATE neo2 PMCF Study Open
The study outcomes confirm favourable performance and safety up to 1 year in patients treated with ACURATE neo2 in routine clinical practice. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04655248).
View article: Left ventricular global work index and prediction of cardiovascular mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Left ventricular global work index and prediction of cardiovascular mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
GWI was lower in non-survivors than survivors, differentiated non-survivors from survivors, was associated with mortality independent of clinical or LV parameters, and improved the fitness of clinical or LV prediction models. In contrast, …
View article: Left atrial pump strain predicts long-term mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Left atrial pump strain predicts long-term mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Introduction Speckle-tracking echocardiography is an increasingly important tool for assessing aortic stenosis (AS). Left atrial reservoir (LARS) and pump strain (LAPS) were studied for their association with long-term mortality in AS pati…
View article: Left ventricular early diastolic strain rate predicts mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Left ventricular early diastolic strain rate predicts mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Introduction Speckle-tracking echocardiography is an increasingly important tool for assessing degenerative aortic valve stenosis (AS). This study aims to analyse left ventricular early diastolic strain rate (eSR) in patients with severe A…
View article: Right vs. left ventricular longitudinal strain for mortality prediction after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Right vs. left ventricular longitudinal strain for mortality prediction after transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Introduction This study aims at exploring biventricular remodelling and its implications for outcome in a representative patient cohort with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Methods and…
View article: Cardiac Virtual Noncontrast Images for Calcium Quantification with Photon-counting Detector CT
Cardiac Virtual Noncontrast Images for Calcium Quantification with Photon-counting Detector CT Open
VNC images from cardiac photon-counting detector CT enables patient risk stratification and accurate quantification of AVC, MAC, and CAC.Keywords: Coronary Arteries, Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, Aortic Stenosis, Calcifications, Photon-count…
View article: Clinical outcomes of the ACURATE neo2 transcatheter heart valve: a prospective, multicentre, observational, post-market surveillance study
Clinical outcomes of the ACURATE neo2 transcatheter heart valve: a prospective, multicentre, observational, post-market surveillance study Open
The study results support the safety and efficacy of TAVI with ACURATE neo2 in patients in routine clinical practice.
View article: Algorithm for systematic valve-crossing in transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Algorithm for systematic valve-crossing in transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Summary The retrograde valve-crossing of a stenotic aortic valve is a crucial step in the transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedure. In addition to being time-consuming and associated with an increased stroke risk, inappropriate va…
View article: Transcaval transcatheter aortic valve implantation in bicuspid aortic valve: A step‐by‐step procedural guidance
Transcaval transcatheter aortic valve implantation in bicuspid aortic valve: A step‐by‐step procedural guidance Open
We report the case of a 78-year-old female with Sapien 3 transcatheter heart valve implantation in the transcaval approach. In this setting, we describe the step-by-step management and technique of the transcaval transcatheter aortic valve…
View article: The COORDINATE Pilot Study: Impact of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Coordinator Program on Hospital and Patient Outcomes
The COORDINATE Pilot Study: Impact of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Coordinator Program on Hospital and Patient Outcomes Open
The transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) treatment pathway is complex, leading to procedure-related delays. Dedicated TAVI coordinators can improve pathway efficiency. COORDINATE was a pilot observational prospective registry at …
View article: Case Report: Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve Embolization: Cause, Management, and Redo
Case Report: Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve Embolization: Cause, Management, and Redo Open
The transcatheter heart valve (THV) embolization is a rare but challenging complication in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We report the case of an 81-year-old man with Sapien 3 embolization caused by interrupted rapid paci…
View article: Correlation between fluoroscopy and tomographic aortic-root measurements in the decision of the transcatheter heart valve size in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Correlation between fluoroscopy and tomographic aortic-root measurements in the decision of the transcatheter heart valve size in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Introduction and hypothesis Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become the standard treatment in intermediate and high-risk patients with high degree aortic stenosis (AS).(1–2) These has been also extended to low-risk and yo…
View article: Influence of marital status in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Influence of marital status in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Unmarried patients undergoing TAVI showed a higher incidence of cardiac death or CHF at one year. Hence, marital status should be taken into account in patients with aortic stenosis subjected to TAVI. Whether closer monitoring and intensif…