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Prophylactic Pacemakers After TAVR: Low Pacing Burden Raises Questions on Routine Use
One-fourth of TAVR patients receive prophylactic pacemakers, but most have minimal pacing needs at 30 days.
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PROMOTE Study Validates Algorithm for Conduction Disturbance Management After TAVR
A prospective multicenter study confirms that a prespecified algorithm for conduction disturbance management after TAVR is safe, with low sudden cardiac death risk but persistent high pacemaker rates.
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Safety and Efficacy of the Trilogy Transcatheter Aortic Valve for High-Risk Native Aortic Regurgitation: Insights from the ALIGN-AR Studies
The ALIGN-AR studies demonstrate that transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the Trilogy valve is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic native moderate-to-severe or severe aortic regurgitation in patients at high surgical risk, showing favorable valve function and clinical outcomes up to two years.
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AI-Augmented Screening Triples Detection Yield of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis in a Multisite Real-World Trial
An AI-driven screening program (ATTRACTnet) applied to ECG, echocardiography, demographics and orthopedic history substantially increased case detection of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR‑CM) and led to rapid treatment initiation in a target population.
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Innovations in Atrial Septal Defect Closure: Comparing Bioresorbable and Metallic Occluders
This article reviews a landmark randomized trial demonstrating that bioresorbable occluders are noninferior to metallic ones in ASD closure, with implications for improved patient outcomes and device management.
Cardiologists and Lifestyle Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Recommendation and Practice
A recent survey reveals that most US cardiologists inconsistently adhere to lifestyle recommendations, especially dietary and physical activity guidelines, despite endorsing them for cardiovascular health.
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Marshall-Plan Ablation Strategy Versus Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Persistent AF
This study compares the effectiveness of the Marshall-Plan ablation strategy against pulmonary vein isolation for treating persistent atrial fibrillation.