TAVR Surgery Recipients Face Greater Risks from Later Heart Surgeries: Study
Researchers warn about a potential looming TAVR removal pandemic in the future, amid concerns that the valves are deteriorating prematurely.
Tag Archives: Heart Surgery
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Report Finds Rampant Overuse of Coronary Heart Stents in U.S. Hospitals
Cardiac patients in the United States receive an unnecessary coronary heart stent every seven minutes, the researchers determined.
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FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks
Recalled oxygenator and blood filtration devices may increase infection risks in heart patients, including children, the federal health officials warn.
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Impella 5.5 Heart Pump Recall Follows Reports of Fluid Leaks and Patient Injuries
The FDA has given the Impella heart pump recall a class I designation, meaning the problems could cause severe patient injuries and deaths.
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Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study
One-in-four patients with end-stage kidney disease experienced rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves within just six months of implantation.
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Women Face Higher Rates of Heart Bypass Surgery Complications: Study
Doctors often wait longer to refer female patients for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, resulting in them facing a significantly increased risk of complications and death
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FDA Warns Doctors of Abbott Trifecta Valve Deterioration Risks
Abbott Trifecta valve problems have been linked nearly 200 patient deaths since 2011, data suggests.
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Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall Issued Due to Risk Blood May Enter Catheter
The manufacturer has received more than 100 complaints of malfunctions due to blood infiltration of the intra-aortic balloon pumps.
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Medrol, Similar Glucocorticoids Failed to Improve Infants Heart Surgery Outcomes, Study Warns
What improvements were found were statistically insignificant, but could still justify their use in some infants, researchers advised
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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices Fail to Prevent Strokes After TAVR Surgery: Study
While the cerebral embolic protection devices appeared to have few, if any, benefits, researchers also said they did not appear to increase the risks for patients, either.
