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Carotid Artery Stenting Bested by Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Patients
Although carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a less invasive means of carotid revascularization, multiple trials have demonstrated an increased risk of post-procedural stroke in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis, as compared to carotid endarterectomy (CEA). -
Can Intracardiac Echo Be Used As a Substitute for Transesophageal Echo Prior to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation?
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is commonly performed prior to atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation to exclude left atrial appendage thrombus. -
Paradoxical Low-flow, Low-gradient AS
Low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis (AS) is usually associated with reduced left ventricular (LV) performance. When LV systolic function is normal, it has been labelled paradoxical. -
Risk of Non-Cardiac Surgery with Severe Aortic Stenosis
Perioperative risk of major non-cardiac surgery in patients with severe aortic stenosis: a reappraisal in contemporary practice. -
Aortic Prosthetic Valve Type and Survival
Survival and long-term outcomes following bioprosthetic vs mechanical aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50 to 69 years. -
Is it Time to Consider Catheter Ablation for Asymptomatic WPW?
The authors prospectively collected data from a single center in Italy including symptomatic and asymptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White ([WPW]pre-excited) patients.
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Revascularization of Chronic Total Occlusions After Successful Primary PCI Shows Mortality Benefit in Registry Study
Impact of chronic total occlusion revascularization in patients with acute myocardial infarction treated by primary percutaneous coronary intervention. -
Late-Breaking Trial
The following reports from the annual scientific sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) meeting held November 17-20, 2002, in Chicago were obtained by handwritten notes, discussions with investigators, and news reports. -
Statins and Stents
The significance of periprocedural myocardial injury in the context of coronary stenting, while sometimes referred to by euphemisms such as enzyme leak, infarctlet, or coronet, should not be underestimated. -
Carvedilol for Severe Heart Failure
Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients with decompensated heart failure, but physicians are often reluctant to prescribe them for class IV heart failure, even when the patient has been stabilized on diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), and other agents.