Original Research
Jan 26
Tullio Palmerini, Nazzareno Galiè, et al.
This study found that early residual mean postprocedural gradient after TAVI is an independent predictor of structural valve deterioration, which is associated with high rates of bioprosthetic valve failure and increased 10-year mortality.
State of the Art
Jan 23
Michael McGarvey, Nilesh Pareek, et al.
This article explores how intracoronary imaging can transform the assessment and management of coronary artery disease by enabling detailed lesion characterization, guiding interventional strategies, identifying high-risk plaques, and informing targeted therapies.
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Editorial
Jan 22
Christian Besler, Dirk Westermann
The study discusses the increasing use of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) procedures in Europe and the need for further improvements in patient outcomes through refined approaches targeting specific patient subgroups.
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Meta-analysis
Jan 21
Nicola Ammirabile, Davide Capodanno, et al.
This meta-analysis of 3 randomized trials found that in patients with symptomatic moderate-to-severe functional mitral regurgitation, TEER plus GDMT reduced the composite endpoint of death or heart failure hospitalization and heart failure hospitalization at 24 months compared to GDMT alone.
Research Correspondence
Jan 20
Paul Gautier, Meyer Elbaz, et al.
This study found a high incidence of asymptomatic and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation following patent foramen ovale closure, with a significant proportion of late-onset episodes beyond 30 days.
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new issue
Jan 19
A State-of-the-Art on lesion stratification with IC imaging; SVD and mortality after TAVI; M-TEER vs GDMT; medium-term outcomes in transcatheter PVL closure; AF following PFO closure using ICM; and more
Editorial
Jan 16
Francesco Prati, Flavio Giuseppe Biccirè
The study examines the limitations of using non-culprit plaque rupture (NCPR) as a marker of plaque vulnerability, finding that NCPR is a sign of past plaque destabilization that should not cause harm anymore.
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Flashlight
Jan 19
Ralf Zahn, Ralph Winkler, et al.
A 78-year-old male with severe aortic stenosis underwent TAVI, but the valve spontaneously twisted and migrated, leading to a hypoxic-ischemic injury. The authors propose recommendations for managing this complication.
Original Research
Jan 15
Jiawei Zhao, Bo Yu, et al.
This study found that in STEMI patients, the presence of non-ruptured thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) in non-culprit coronary segments, rather than plaque rupture, is independently associated with adverse clinical outcomes during long-term follow-up.
Viewpoint
Jan 14
Gary S. Mintz, Carlos Collet
The study compares a wait-and-see approach with optimal medical therapy versus preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for the management of high-risk coronary plaques, finding that the wait-and-see approach can avoid the majority of PCIs.
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Editorial
Jan 13
Emanuele Gallinoro, Emanuele Barbato
The study evaluates the use of CT-derived microvascular assessment (IMRCT) as a non-invasive screening tool for identifying patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease and associated coronary microvascular dysfunction.
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Original Research
Jan 12
Dan Deng, Zhihui Zhang, et al.
This study validated the use of a non-invasive index of microcirculatory resistance (IMRCT) derived from coronary CT angiography for accurate diagnosis of coronary microvascular disease, with high diagnostic performance and potential to reduce misdiagnosis rates.
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Research Correspondence
Jan 9
Marc Bonnet, Grégoire Rangé, et al.
The study found that STEMI patients with L-IRAs were managed differently and experienced worse procedural and 1-year outcomes compared to those with N-IRAs.
Ahead of print
Jan 8
Masakazu Yasuda, Gaku Nakazawa, et al.
A stuck transcatheter aortic valve device was successfully retrieved via the left ventricular apex, and a new valve was then implanted using the transapical approach after the complication.
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