ARTICLES ON VALVULOPATHIES
Bentall “mattress-type”: when a good technique can still be improved
A new CTSNet video presents a simple yet highly effective variant of the Bentall–de Bono operation: a double proximal mattress-type suture that enhances sealing and security at the aortoventricular junction without altering the remainder of the procedure.
Percutaneous treatment of aortic stenosis in bicuspid valves: two converging pathways
This multicenter observational study evaluated differences in clinically relevant outcomes between balloon-expandable bioprostheses and self-expandable bioprostheses in the setting of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) stenosis.
Midterm survival, clinical, and hemodynamic outcomes of the on-x mechanical mitral prosthesis
This analysis of secondary outcomes (survival, functional class, and hemodynamic parameters) compares two types of On-X® mechanical mitral valves (Standard and Conform-X) using data from the randomized clinical trial PROACT Mitral, with a mean follow-up of 5 years.
Mitracure: a critical perspective on the contemporary management of mitral regurgitation
The MITRACURE registry provides an extensive overview of contemporary surgical practice for mitral valve repair across nearly half of all French and Canadian centers.
Percutaneous solutions for tricuspid regurgitation: the new frontier of structural cardiology
This review summarizes the latest technical advances, patient selection criteria, and available evidence regarding percutaneous approaches for tricuspid regurgitation (TR).
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in bicuspid aortic valves: present and future
This expert review summarizes the current evidence regarding transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in bicuspid aortic valves (BAV), addressing the main procedural challenges, preprocedural imaging strategies, and future perspectives in this evolving field.
NIDUS: the registry redefining surgery in infective endocarditis
The Danish NIDUS registry provides one of the most comprehensive contemporary series on left-sided infective endocarditis, with particular emphasis on the role of surgery in real-world clinical practice.
Edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair and heart failure hospitalizations: the TRI-SPA registry
Multicenter retrospective registry evaluating patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid edge-to-edge repair, with specific focus on the impact of prior heart failure hospitalizations on mortality and readmissions.
Transcarotid access in TAVI versus surgery: early advantage and comparable one-year outcomes
This single-center observational study compared the outcomes of transcarotid transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TC-TAVI) with those of conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with severe aortic stenosis who were not suitable candidates for transfemoral access.
Mitraclip in octogenarians with degenerative mitral regurgitation: the impossible comparison
A recent study compared outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (Abbott MitraClip®) versus surgical mitral repair in octogenarian patients with severe organic mitral regurgitation, aiming to evaluate safety, efficacy, and midterm outcomes