Cardiothoracic
Conference Coverage
Angiography in patients with prior CABG does better when planned with CT
In cases of prior coronary artery bypass, CT planning of angiography is associated with improved outcomes.
Conference Coverage
PASCAL for MV repair noninferior to MitraClip in CLASP IID; FDA took notice
A newly FDA-approved transcatheter mitral valve repair system and another one widely used for years were similarly safe and effective in an...
Conference Coverage
TAVR now used in almost 50% of younger severe aortic stenosis patients
These findings have implications for lifetime management of younger patients who undergo TAVR.
Conference Coverage
In cardiogenic shock, edge-to-edge mitral valve repair improves outcome
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs were associated with lower mortality and hospitalization in an analysis of a large, international registry.
Conference Coverage
Fourth-gen transcatheter mitral valve shows clinical, procedural improvements
Abbott’s MitraClip G4 device showed the lowest all-cause mortality to date in for transcatheter mitral valve replacement in a postmarket study.
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Extravascular ICD surpasses goals in pivotal trial
A novel “extravascular” ICD that avoids some limitations of prior ICD types surpassed its prespecified efficacy and safety goals in a pivotal...
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Lung volume reduction methods show similar results for emphysema
“Until now there had been no direct comparison of the two to inform decision-making.”
FDA/CDC
FDA warns of clip lock malfunctions with MitraClip devices
Letters sent Sept. 8 by the FDA and Abbott Vascular, the device manufacturer, warn about an increase in reports that the device’s clip lock can...
Conference Coverage
ARBs, beta-blockers independently inhibit Marfan syndrome progression
Compiled data support angiotensin receptor blockers and beta-blockers, alone or together, for Marfan syndrome.
Feature
High-dose loop diuretic can raise post–cardiac surgery mortality
Furosemide at high doses after cardiac surgeries like valve replacement or coronary bypass can prolong ICU stays and worsen mortality, a cohort...
From the Journals
Multibiomarker risk score predicts complex revascularization
The findings provide insight into the relationship between cardiovascular biomarkers, coronary anatomical complexity, and incident clinical events...