CARDIOLOGY

Anomalous Attachment of the Posterior Mitral Annulus to the Crest of the Left Ventricle in Patients With Mitral Annular Disjunction (MAD) and Mitral Valve Prolapse

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Anomalous Attachment of the Posterior Mitral Annulus to the Crest of the Left Ventricle in Patients With Mitral Annular Disjunction (MAD) and Mitral Valve Prolapse
The purpose of this study is to determine the site of attachment of the posterior mitral annulus to the left ventricle in patients with mitral annular disjunction (MAD) and mitral…
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Using Win Ratio Analysis: A Post Hoc Analysis from the Randomized ENVISAGE-TAVI AF Trial

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Patient-Reported Outcomes Using Win Ratio Analysis: A Post Hoc Analysis from the Randomized ENVISAGE-TAVI AF Trial
Highlights • Effects of edoxaban versus VKAs on PROs were assessed using a WR approach • PACT-Q2 captured patient-perceived convenience/satisfaction with anticoagulants • WR adds interpretation of meaningfulness and drivers…
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Imaging to Rule Out Thrombus Before Ablation

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging to Rule Out Thrombus Before Ablation
We congratulate Hu et al for reporting an important multicenter randomized trial evaluating intracardiac echocardiography versus transesophageal echocardiography for thrombus screening before atrial fibrillation ablation. Multiple key points merit further…
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The Impact of Atherectomy in Severely Calcified Lesions in Impella-Supported High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on The Impact of Atherectomy in Severely Calcified Lesions in Impella-Supported High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Highlights • Severe CAC is common in HRPCI and associated with more complex anatomy and comorbidities. • Untreated severe CAC independently predicts 1-year mortality (HR: 1.71). • Atherectomy appeared to…
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Angiography-Derived Index of Microvascular Resistance in Patients With Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction After Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Angiography-Derived Index of Microvascular Resistance in Patients With Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction After Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Microvascular dysfunction following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) is a well-established determinant of adverse outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Although the invasive Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR)…
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