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Dual Versus Single Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Although dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel and aspirin is a widely accepted strategy in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), this approach is not evidence based. We therefore sought to systematically review the current evidence for this practice in terms of 30-day outcome looking at stroke, MI, bleeding, and death.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - September 18, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Madan Raj Aryal, Paras Karmacharya, Anil Pandit, Fayaz Hakim, Ranjan Pathak, Naba Raj Mainali, Anene Ukaigwe, Maryam Mahmood, Madan Badal, F. David Fortuin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cardiac Surgery in Indigenous Australians: Early Onset Cardiac Disease with follow-up Challenges
Conclusions: The mean age of 52 years at which Indigenous patients have cardiac surgery is significantly low compared to non-Indigenous patients. Indigenous patients have multiple risk factors for cardiac disease and with a large number requiring emergency surgery. Although surgical outcome in the short term is favourable, a large number of patients are lost to follow-up. The use of mechanical valve and warfarin should be individualised. Strategic post-operative follow-up mechanisms are needed to address these issues.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 24, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: M.P. Matebele, S. Rohde, A. Clarke, J.F. Fraser Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation—An Australian Experience
Conclusion: Good short-term outcomes and low or zero mortality are achievable with transapical TAVI at an Australian institution.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - December 6, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael Seco, Gonzalo Martinez, Paul G. Bannon, Bruce L. Cartwright, Mark Adams, Martin Ng, Michael K. Wilson, Michael P. Vallely Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research