Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study
The findings of a new study indicate end-stage kidney disease patients may experience rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves.
Tag Archives: TAVR
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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices Fail to Prevent Strokes After TAVR Surgery: Study
A new study finds that cerebral embolic protection devices failed to prevent strokes in TAVR patients.
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Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study
A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.
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Combining Surgical Heart Valve Replacement and Pacemakers May Put Patients’ Hearts at Risk: Study
Implanting pacemakers into recent heart valve replacement patients may increase their risk of death, according to the findings of a new study.
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Study Raises Concerns Over 2-Valve TAVR Surgical Procedure Risks
A new study finds two-valve TAVR procedures may increase the risk of complications and death for heart valve replacement patients.
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Hypertension, Heart Rhythm Problems And Heart Failure Increase Risk of Poor Heart Valve Surgery Outcomes: Study
A new study reveals that health issues common among heart surgery patients can increase their risk of rehospitalization and death when undergoing heart valve replacement procedures.
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TAVR Surgery Linked To Increased Endocarditis And Risk of Death: Study
A new study finds increased risk of heart infections following heart valve replacement surgery, warning that late diagnosis increases the risk of death.
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Boston Scientific Recalls and Discontinues Lotus Edge Aortic Valve System For TAVR Surgeries
Boston Scientific is recalling and removing its Lotus Edge TAVR system from the market due to problems with the complexity of the delivery system.
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Adding Plavix To Aspirin Provides No Benefit, But May Increase Bleeding Risk For Heart Valve Patients: Study
A new study warns that giving Plavix and aspirin to heart valve replacement patients may increase their risk of bleeding events.
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Heart Rhythm Problems After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement May Have Already Been Present: Study
A new study suggests some heart rhythm problems linked to heart valve replacement surgery were actually there before the procedures, and calls for closer heart monitoring before patients undergo TAVR…
