Ross Procedure vs Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement and Long-Term Outcomes
A study was conducted to compare long-term outcomes following Ross procedure vs biological and mechanical avr in adults.
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A Proteomics Model for Predicting Recurrent ASCVD Risk Outperforms Clinical Risk Model
Researchers evaluated the ability to improve risk stratification of patients with ASCVD via a novel machine-learning model.
Thrombolysis vs Surgery for Treatment of Obstructive Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis
Investigators compared outcomes of thrombolytic therapy and surgery as first-line treatment for patients with obstructive prosthetic valve thrombosis.
Mortality Risk for Patients Receiving Antibiotics, Surgery for TAVI Infective Endocarditis
A study compared clinical characteristics and outcomes between patients with TAVI-IE treated with cardiac surgery and antibiotics and those treated with antibiotics only.
Living in Poor Neighborhood Tied to Worse Mitral Valve Repair Outcomes
Patients with lower socioeconomic status face bigger incisions, fewer repairs, more complications, and higher mortality
EuroScore II and Higher Risk for Pericardial Effusion Following Heart Valve Surgery
A cohort study was conducted to determine the characteristics associated with pericardial effusion following heart valve surgery.
How Does a Patient’s Sex Affect Aortic Valve Calcification Progression?
Researchers sought to determine the natural progression of aortic valve calcification in the general population and to identify how sex may affect it.
Tricuspid Repair During Mitral-Valve Surgery Reduces Tricuspid Regurgitation
Researchers assessed whether performing tricuspid-valve repair in patients with mild to moderate tricuspid regurgitation at the time of mitral-valve surgery would have beneficial effects.
Secondary Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduces Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression
Researchers sought to determine whether secondary antibiotic prophylaxis could help prevent progression of latent rheumatic heart disease.
Wall Shear Stress Best Predicts Progressive Dilation of Ascending Aorta in BAV
Researchers analyzed the value of wall shear stress for predicting colocalized ascending aorta growth rate in patients with bicuspid aortic valve.
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