Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has spawned the evolution of novel catheter-
based therapies for a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Newer device iterations are …

Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular pathology and has traditionally been
managed using surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). A large proportion of affected …

Background: The semiquantitative Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a simple tool to assess
patients' frailty and has been shown to correlate with mortality in elderly patients even when …

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare long-term all-cause mortality between direct
oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) in patients with atrial …

Objectives: This study sought to determine the association of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
with in-hospital outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Background …

Aim The aim of this study was to determine the effects of advanced chronic kidney disease
(CKD) on early and late outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and to …

Background: In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), surgical aortic valve
replacement is associated with higher early and late mortality, and adverse outcomes …

Diagnostic imaging using iodinated contrast media is an essential procedure in the clinical
setting and provides a large amount of beneficial information. However, the use of iodinated …

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using the Amplatzer cardiac plug (ACP)
is a preventive treatment of atrial fibrillation related thromboembolism. Aim To assess the …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are a significant cause of mortality in developed
countries. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is currently the leading treatment method …