Minimally Invasive Approach in Aortic Valve Replacement vs. TAVI: From Classic to Derby
Patient-level meta-analysis comparing survival outcomes of TAVI vs. aortic valve replacement across different approaches: sternotomy and, innovatively, minimally invasive approach.
Half a century of experience in heterotaxy syndrome
Long-term outcomes at Mayo Clinic in the management of patients with heterotaxy syndrome.
Donor after Cardiac Arrest for Heart Transplantation in the United States: A Hope Becoming Reality
This study compares the use and outcomes of heart transplants utilizing donation after circulatory death (DCD) versus donation after brain death (DBD) in the United States.
Results of the COAPT Study at 5 Years: Sustained Benefit of the MitraClip When Surgery Is Not Feasible?
The COAPT study’s 5-year outcomes assess clinical parameters and mortality in patients with severe secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) after MitraClip implantation.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting vs. Percutaneous Intervention in Patients with NSTE-ACS: No News, Good News
Comparative meta-analysis of prospective studies on urgent revascularization in patients with multivessel disease presenting specifically as Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS), via coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous intervention.
On-X mitral: Is Reduced Oral Anticoagulation Feasible?
This study is a randomized, multicenter, prospective, open clinical trial comparing clinical outcomes 3 months after implanting an On-X mechanical mitral prosthesis in patients with standard anticoagulation ranges versus a lower target.
Percutaneous Tricuspid Repair: The Definitive Treatment for Moderate- or High-Risk Surgical Patients?
This is a multicenter, randomized clinical trial evaluating outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair compared to optimized medical management in 350 patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement in aortic insufficiency: is it justified?
Analysis of post-procedure outcomes and mid-term follow-up of TAVI vs. SVA in a U.S. healthcare insurance database for patients with pure aortic insufficiency.
