Five-year results from the landmark trial show outcomes converging since year 1, with statistically comparable results on the primary endpoints and similar rates of valve failure.
Transient Neurological Symptoms in the Lead-Up to Redo Aortic Valve Replacement: A Case Study
After recurrent thromboembolic phenomena following his second surgical aortic valve replacement, a man in his 50s experiences transient episodes of neurologic symptoms suggestive of TIAs. What is the cause?
VARC-3: Key Takeaways on Updated Aortic Valve Research Endpoints
The new update to definitions of clinical endpoints for aortic valve disease trials gives more focus to secondary outcomes, composite safety and efficacy measures, and quality-of-life metrics.
Recent U.S. Progress Against Aortic Stenosis Mortality Has Not Been Uniform
Mortality differs from state to state and between nonwhite and white demographic groups, finds a new analysis of nationwide data since 2008.
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Valve Durability at 5 Years in PARTNER 2: SAPIEN 3 TAVR Matches SAVR, SAPIEN XT Doesn’t
A new analysis of PARTNER 2 data used echocardiographic data to assess structural valve deterioration between transcatheter and surgical approaches. We sort through the results and implications.
Then and Now: Key Ways Cardiovascular Care Has Evolved Over the Past 25 Years
We mark 25 years as the nation’s top-ranked heart program by reflecting on key shifts in cardiovascular care over the past quarter century, with an eye toward what’s still ahead.
Outcomes Snapshots in Valve Surgery and Beyond (Infographic)
Check out our latest outcomes statistics in aortic valve replacement, aorta surgery, mitral valve repair and other realms of adult cardiac surgery. All in dynamic, scannable graphic form.
3 Things to Keep an Eye on in Evolving TAVR Care
The next waves of progress in transcatheter aortic valve replacement are likely to involve expanding indications, valve refinements and new accessory treatments.
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: No Difference with TAVR Vs. SAVR, Analysis Shows
A large analysis of pooled PARTNER data eases concerns that endocarditis risk might be higher with transcatheter rather than surgical approaches to aortic valve replacement.
Distinctive Dozen: 12 Developments from 2016 Likely to Reshape Cardiovascular Practice
From heart benefits of diabetes drugs to leadless pacing to expanding populations for TAVR, 2016 was a dynamic year in cardiovascular care. Cleveland Clinic experts reflect on a dozen key developments.