Abstract Permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) is an important complication following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The influence of valvular and subvalvular calcium and its distribution between aortic leaflets on the…
Abstract Background The ALLEGRA (Biosensors International) transcatheter heart valve is a self-expanding supra-annular bovine pericardial aortic valve. A new delivery system (IMPERIA™, Biosensors International) has been designed which allows the…
Abstract Background Effective orifice area (EOA) is flow dependent. However, established methods for the assessment of predicted prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) do not consider flow status and therefore may underestimate the…
When we think about heart health or circulation problems, men often dominate the conversation. But the truth is, vascular disease affects women just as much, and sometimes in different, more…
Balancing your work, family, and community life as a nurse can be challenging; it even gets worse when you’re trying to advance your career. However, online family nurse practitioner (FNP)…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash ARDS is a life-threatening lung condition with high mortality, requiring immediate critical care. It happens when the lungs swell, damaging the protective membrane on…
The healthcare industry is grappling with a pressing issue: a growing shortage of nurses that threatens the quality of patient care across various domains. This shortage is especially pronounced in…
The advent of telemedicine has caused a huge shift in healthcare delivery, transforming how patients access care and how providers deliver services. Fueled by advances in digital technology, increased patient…
