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At 5 Years, TAVI Valves Perform Better Than Surgical Ones

TAVR valves deteriorate less than surgical valves at 5 years in patients treated for severe aortic stenosis.

United statesMichaelj reardonGregoryp fontanaStevenj yakubovCorevalve evolutLos robles health systemEuropean association of percutaneous cardiovascular interventionsBoston scientificCardiovascular research technologiesMedstar heart vascular instituteOhiohealth research institute at riverside methodist hospitalP valve academic research consortiumMedstar heartEuropean associationPercutaneous cardiovascular interventionsOhiohealth research institute

STOP-CA: Atorvastatin Curbs Heart Function Decline During Chemotherapy

In a small, randomized study, statins prevented progressive LVEF dysfunction over 12 months across a range of subgroups.

United statesUniversity of pennsylvaniaAnita deswalMarielle scherrer crosbieTomasg neilanMd anderson cancer centerAmerican college of cardiology world congressVascular institutePhd hospital of the university pennsylvaniaDrug administrationResearch needsMassachusetts general hospitalAmerican collegeWorld congressMedstar heartCancer center

Risk for Stent Infection Low but May Be Underreported

A systematic review of coronary stent infections leads an investigator to question whether these events are underreported.

United statesNew delhiVenkatakrishnan ramakumarAndrew sharpCardiovascular research technologiesUniversity hospital of walesJournal of the american heart associationMedstar heart vascular instituteIndia institute of medical sciencesAll india instituteMedical sciencesAmerican heartMedstar heartUniversity hospitalAcute coronary syndrome acsCute coronary syndrome

In Weighing PCI vs CABG for Left Main, Diabetes Matters

In patients with diabetes and left main artery disease, the risks for PCI and CABG are different when either can be used.

United statesRoberta byrnePrakriti gabaCardiovascular research technologiesHarvard medical schoolMedstar heart vascular instituteMedstar heartEmory angioplasty versus surgery trialMater private hospitalDiabetes mellitus type 2Iabetes mellitus type iiType 2 diabetesErebrovascular accidentVa cerebrovascular accidentDrug eluting stentPercutaneous coronary intervention

Study: Women more likely to refuse these drugs that could help prevent heart disease

“Statins are very important drugs to prevent heart disease,” said Dr. Allen Taylor, chairman of cardiology at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute.

United statesAllen taylorCenters for diseaseVascular instituteMass general brighamMedstar heartDisease control

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