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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Adulthood Associated With Low Cardiovascular Mortality With Contemporary Management Strategies
ConclusionsIn a large longitudinally assessed adult HCM cohort, we have demonstrated that contemporary management strategies and treatment interventions, including ICDs for SD prevention, have significantly altered the clinical course, now resulting in a low disease-related mortality rate of 0.5%/year and an opportunity for extended longevity.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - May 4, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Off-Pump Transapical Implantation of Artificial Neo-Chordae to Correct Mitral Regurgitation The TACT Trial (Transapical Artificial Chordae Tendinae) Proof of Concept
ConclusionsOff-pump transapical implantation of artificial chordae to correct MR is technically safe and feasible; however, it yields further potential for improvement of efficacy and durability. (Safety and Performance Study of the NeoChord Device [TACT]; NCT01777815)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - March 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Pre-Operative Risk Factors of Bleeding and Stroke During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support An Analysis of More Than 900 HeartMate II Outpatients
ConclusionsThe risk of bleeding and thrombotic events during LVAD support differs by patient demographics, including sex, age, body mass index, and etiology of heart failure. Further studies should focus on the potential of tailored anticoagulation strategies in these subgroups.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - March 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research