Valvulopathies

This observational, retrospective study includes data from two Italian centers, assessing in-hospital mortality and long-term survival in sexagenarians undergoing one of two procedures: aortic root and valve replacement using a valved conduit versus valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) using the reimplantation technique.

Prospective observational study evaluating 5-year clinical outcomes of transcarotid TAVR in moderate-to-high surgical risk patients with no viable femoral access.

This retrospective observational study evaluated 2250 patients who underwent TAVI, comparing outcomes based on the presence or absence of significant (moderate or greater) concomitant mitral regurgitation (MR).

Commentary on a reanalysis of the 4-year results from the Evolut Low Risk trial, excluding Abbott/St. Jude Trifecta prostheses from the surgical cohort.

This summary updates the indications for intervention in aortic regurgitation (AR) according to the 2021 ESC/EACTS guidelines, with a practical and clinically oriented perspective.

The international multicenter CUTTING-EDGE registry investigates surgical strategies and outcomes in patients undergoing conventional surgery after failed mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER).

This retrospective observational study, based on real-world data, aimed to assess the 10-year outcomes of the St. Jude/Abbott Epic® porcine mitral valve.

This was a single-center, retrospective observational cohort study that assessed the prevalence of paravalvular leak (PVL) following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in over 3000 patients and its impact on long-term survival based on leak severity.

We review the indications for intervention in aortic stenosis (AS) according to the 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines, offering a practical perspective on how to apply these recommendations in real-world surgical settings. Additionally, we analyze recent evidence that may anticipate significant updates in future guideline revisions.