Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Surgical procedures performed during a heart catheterization, including opening narrowed areas with balloons and stents, closing unwanted vessels with coils or intravascular devices, and ablation for rhythm problems
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After the advent of the heart–lung machine, which permitted open-heart surgery, in 1953, valve surgery was one of the most important advances in cardiac surgery. Initially, only conservative...
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most prevalent form of valvular heart disease. Its major causes are primary mitral leaflet abnormalities (valve prolapse, healed endocarditis, or rheumatic disease),...
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Comparison Of Cell-Coated And Drug-Coated Stents
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Global Therapeutics Initiates Trial Of Next Generation Drug-Eluting Stent Using RNA Therapeutic Agent To Treat Coronary Artery Disease
Medical Guidelines
To review the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for arrhythmias & to update a previous technology assessment review. CLINICAL SPECIALTY:...
To emphasize the potential complications of premature discontinuation of thienopyridine therapy and address potential strategies to minimize this occurrence. INTENDED USERS: Health Care Providers &...
