valvular heart disease

Routine Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Did Not Improve 1-Year Outcomes in Valvular Surgery Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the OPINION Trial

By MedXY 05/28/2026

In OPINION, prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion during valve surgery did not significantly lower stroke, TIA, or cardiovascular death at 1 year in patients without pre-operative atrial fibrillation.

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AI-Enhanced ECG Predicts Future Regurgitant Valvular Disease: Large International Study Shows Promise for Earlier Detection and Targeted Echocardiography

By MedXY 12/01/2025

An international study developed AI-ECG models that diagnose and predict future moderate–severe mitral, tricuspid, and aortic regurgitation, validated across distinct populations and linked to subclinical chamber remodelling.

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Long-Term Risk Factors for Valvular Heart Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Insights from a European Case-Control Study

By MedXY 10/10/2025

Heart radiation, anthracyclines, and platinum chemotherapy significantly increase the risk of valvular heart disease decades after childhood cancer treatment, highlighting the need for vigilant, lifelong cardiac monitoring in survivors.