TAVR

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Double Trouble: Transapical Transcatheter Replacement of the Aortic and Mitral Valves in a Single Operation

05/24/2018

Mohamad Lazkani, MD; Joshua Waggoner, MD; Michael Morris, MD; George Gellert, MD; Kenith Fang, MD; Ashish Pershad, MD

Mohamad Lazkani, MD; Joshua Waggoner...

This case represents the first reported simultaneous transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacements for native aortic and mitral stenosis performed via the transapical approach.

This case represents the first...

05/24/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Safety and Feasibility of Rotational Atherectomy in Elderly Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

07/25/2017

Matthew Lippmann, DO¹; Jigar Patel, MD²; Jared Kvapil, MD²; David Westover, PhD⁴; Michael Pierpoline, DO¹; Peter Tadros, MD²; Mark Wiley, MD²; George Zorn, III, MD³; Greg Muehlebach, MD³; Ashwani Mehta, MD²; Eric Hockstad, MD²; Matthew Earnest, MD²; Kamal Gupta, MD²

Matthew Lippmann, DO1; Jigar Patel, ...

In many patients with severe aortic stenosis, the coronary arteries are severely calcified, but rotational atherectomy (RA) is not routinely performed due to safety concerns. We studied the safety and feasibility of RA in this population.

In many patients with severe...

07/25/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Perceval Sutureless Aortic Valve Failure

05/31/2017

Ankur Kalra, MD; Manuel Reyes, MD; Eric Y. Yang, MD; Stephen H. Little, MD; Faisal Nabi, MD; Colin M. Barker, MD; Mahesh Ramchandani, MD; Ross M. Reul, MD; Michael J. Reardon, MD; Neal S. Kleiman, MD

Ankur Kalra, MD; Manuel Reyes, MD; ...

As experience with Perceval aortic prosthesis and valve-in-valve TAVR grows, it will be crucial to meticulously document short- and long-term follow-up for establishment of real-world safety and durability of these new technologies.

As experience with Perceval...

05/31/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Comparison of Non-Contrast Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Computed Tomography Angiography for Aortic Annular Sizing Before Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

05/15/2017

Jing Wang, MD^1,2; Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD¹; Yamuna R. Kondapally, MD¹; Howard C. Herrmann, MD¹; Yuchi Han, MD, MMSc¹

Jing Wang, MD1,2; Dinesh H. Jagasia,...

This study compares the clinical feasibility and accuracy of non-contrast cardiovascular magnetic resonance to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) angiography in order to provide a non-contrast alternative to CT annular sizing.

This study compares the clinical...

05/15/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of Coronary Artery Disease on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Is Preoperative Coronary Revascularization Necessary?

11/30/2016

Dhaval Chauhan, MD^1,2; Mohammad Thawabi, MD³; Nicky Haik, BA²; Bruce J. Haik, MD^2,3; Chunguang Chen, MD^2,3; Marc Cohen, MD^2,3; Mark Russo, MD, MS^1,2

Dhaval Chauhan, MD1,2; Mohammad Thaw...

A study that addresses the controversy over the impact of preoperative coronary artery disease and necessity of preoperative coronary revascularization on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR.

A study that addresses the...

11/30/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Initial Single-Center Experience With the Fully Repositionable Transfemoral Lotus Aortic Valve System

11/15/2016

Kai-Uwe Jarr, MD; Florian Leuschner, MD; Benjamin Meder, MD; Hugo A. Katus, MD; Raffi Bekeredjian, MD; Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, MD

Kai-Uwe Jarr, MD; Florian Leuschner,...

An analysis of our first real-world experience with the second-generation, mechanically expanded, fully repositionable transfemoral Lotus TAVR device (Boston Scientific).

An analysis of our first...

11/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Interview

A Clinical Pathway for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

12/14/2015

More and more, various health care institutions around the country are implementing clinical pathways in an effort to improve outcomes and control costs. A 2003 study reported that more than 80% of hospitals had implemented clinical...

More and more, various...

12/14/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways