Woman Feels ‘Bubbling’ Pain in Her Chest During Workout. Doctors Shocked After She Survives Rare Aortic Tear
A “fit and healthy” woman, Marie Anne August, experienced a “ripping” and bubbling” feeling in her chest. The 45-year-old was ...
Fitness Addict Given 24 Hours To Live After Feeling A Ripping In Chest; What Is Life-threatening Aortic Dissection?
A regular gym-goer felt a ripping in her chest post a workout session, which resulted in severe pain, and was thereafter ...
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New transcatheter valve safe, effective for treating aortic regurgitation
If left untreated, aortic regurgitation can cause the left ventricle to become enlarged and lead to heart failure. "The key question was, if you put in a new aortic valve and prevent the leakage ...
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Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients in the United States: A Report From the STS/ACC TVT Registry
BACKGROUND: Real-world low-risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) outcomes in the United States have not been assessed comprehensively versus pivotal trials, which is a key component of ...
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Electronic Alerts Improve Treatment Rates of Valvular Heart Disease
A new method of alerting clinical care providers holds promise for increasing treatment and improving survival for patients ...
Early IABP use no better than medication in cardiogenic shock due to heart failure
Compared with standard medical care, early use of a temporary intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to support heart function in ...
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JenaValve data backs TAVR system for treating aortic regurgitation
JenaValve today announced new results from an expanded cohort receiving its Trilogy transcatheter heart valve (THV) system.