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Enabling automated device size selection for transcatheter aortic valve implantation [PDF]
The number of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Improving efficiency will become essential for experienced operators performing large TAVI volumes, while new operators ...
Astudillo, Patricio +6 more
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“Valve-On-Valve” — an alternative method of surgical treatment of tissue valve dysfunctions
Every year, the frequency of use of biological prostheses for treatment of valvular heart disease increases.The implantation of a biological prosthesis allows avoiding lifelong anticoagulant therapy, but at the same time it may require further ...
N. V. Rogulina, I. K. Khalivopulo
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Repositionable Versus Balloon-Expandable Devices for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With Aortic Stenosis. [PDF]
The safety and effectiveness of the fully repositionable LOTUS valve system as compared with the balloon-expandable Edwards SAPIEN 3 prosthesis for the treatment of aortic stenosis has not been evaluated to date.
Ferrari, E. +14 more
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to treat degeneration of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs), called as valve-in-valve (ViV), is becoming a key feature since the number of BHVs requiring intervention is increasing and many patients are at ...
Rodrigo Petersen Saadi +4 more
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Clinical outcome and hemodynamic behavior of the Labcor Dokimos Plus aortic valve [PDF]
Die Labcor Dokimos Plus Bioprothese zeigte intraoperativ keine Komplikationen und postoperativ zufriedenstellende klinische Ergebnisse mit niedriger Morbidität und Mortalität.
Zhigalov, Konstantin
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Antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing TAVI: An overview of Dutch hospitals [PDF]
Purpose To assess current antithrombotic treatment strategies in the Netherlands in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Methods For every Dutch hospital performing TAVI (n =14) an interventional cardiologist experienced in
Baan Jr., J. (Jan) +14 more
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Echocardiography plays a vital role in the follow-up of patients with replacement heart valves. However, there is considerable variation in international guidelines regarding the recommended time points after implantation at which routine ...
John B Chambers +4 more
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Patient Prosthesis Mismatch After SAVR and TAVR
Patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) remains one out of many factors to be considered during decision-making for the treatment of aortic valve pathologies. The idea of adequate sizing of a prosthetic heart valve was established by Rahimtoola already in 1978.
Sabine Bleiziffer, Tanja K. Rudolph
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