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Comparative Safety of TAVR With Self-Expanding vs Balloon-Expandable Bioprostheses

The self-expanding ACURATE neo TAVR system and the balloon-expandable SAPIEN 3 TAVR system differ with regard to early safety and efficacy.

Age and Cerebral Hemodynamics Predict Post-CEA Cognitive Function

Pre-operative cerebral hemodynamics and age are independent predictors of cognitive performance changes after carotid endarterectomy in patients with high-grade symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis.

Echocardiographic Criteria Key for Identifying HF Patients Likely to Benefit From MitraClip Implantation

Patients with 3+ or 4+ secondary mitral regurgitation appear to benefit the most from transcatheter mitral valve replacement.

Comparative Effectiveness of Rivaroxaban, Warfarin for VTE Prevention in Morbid Obesity

Real-world evidence shows that rivaroxaban reduces the risk for recurrent VTE in morbidly obese patients, with similar safety and efficacy as warfarin.

Safety of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for Femoropopliteal PAD Reassessed

Findings from this study argue against a causative link between paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty and mortality.

Does Calcium Supplementation Affect Risk for Abdominal Aortic Calcification?

Long-term use of calcium supplements is not associated with increased risk for development or progression of abdominal aortic calcification in older women.

Lipid-Lowering Therapy May Reduce Need for AVR in Mild Aortic Stenosis

Investigators examined whether pretreatment low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and aortic stenosis severity affect lipid-lowering therapy to decrease aortic valve replacement.

Lifetime Risks for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher for Blacks

The lifetime risks for peripheral artery disease (PAD) are higher in black men and women than in whites or Hispanics.

Ventricular Dysfunction Predicts Survival in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Ventricular dysfunction that occurs in newborns within 48 hours of life with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is common and may represent an independent indicator of disease severity and associated survival.

Access Site Complication Rate Unchanged Despite Increase in Transradial PCI Use

Investigators examined the relationship between trends in primary and secondary vascular access sites and vascular access site complications among a cohort of patients who underwent PCI.