Novartis16d
A Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein(a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on the Progression of Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis
All compounds are either investigational or being studied for (a) new use(s). Efficacy and safety have not been established. There is no guarantee that they will become commercially available for the ...
openheart.bmj18d
Emergency interventions for cardiogenic shock due to decompensated aortic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition ... strategy used to achieve valve sizing in eTAVI. In elective cases, CT scan is the gold ...
ahajournals.org23d
Coprevalence of Amyloidosis and Aortic Stenosis: When to Screen and Who to Treat?
Screening for transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR‐CA) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing valve replacement ... Screening based on echocardiographic, computed tomography (CT), ...
CNN-News1823d
What Is The Difference Between X-Ray, CT Scan And MRI?
X-rays, CT scans, and MRI – you may have had at least one of these tests done during your lifetime. While an X-ray may be sufficient in some instances, others may necessitate a CT scan or MRI. Each ...
openheart.bmj24d
Can aortic valve calcium score predict a need for permanent pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation?
Aims To assess the impact of aortic valve calcium score (AVCS) on conductive disturbances requiring PPM after TAVI. Methods All patients who underwent TAVI with accessible AVCS from the preprocedural ...
News Medical24d
New model analyzes CT scans to identify high-risk individuals
This initiative bridges the gap by developing advanced AI tools to analyze images from calcium-scoring computed tomography (CT) scans, a widely used diagnostic tool. The scans, which indicate how ...
ksn.com25d
CT scans used to get closer look at rare Kansas fossils
A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, is a noninvasive medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures, typically used to see the inside of the body. A rare Kansas fossil ...
ahajournals.org1mon
Usefulness of Aortic Valve Calcification in Patients With Low-Flow Aortic Stenosis
Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark (N.S.B.M., J.S.D., M.A., A.H., R.C.-S., J.E.M., K.A.Ø., M.-A.C.). Research center, Institut ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine1mon
Aortic Stenosis in Children
What is aortic stenosis in children? Aortic stenosis means that your child has a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is 1 of 4 heart valves that keep blood flowing through ...
Frontiers1mon
Evolving perspectives on aortic stenosis: the increasing importance of evaluating the right ventricle before aortic valve intervention
Aortic stenosis (AS) was historically considered a disease of the left side of the heart, with the main pathophysiological impact being predominantly on the left ventricle (LV). However, progressive ...
The New England Journal of Medicine3mon
Early TAVR for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis
Whether transcatheter aortic-valve replacement can improve outcomes in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis has been unclear. New research findings comparing TAVR with clinical ...