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Subannular repair in secondary mitral regurgitation with restricted leaflet motion during systole
Conclusions Our study demonstrates the safety and feasibility of standardised subannular repair to treat ventricular SMR (Carpentier type IIIb) in a multicentre setting. By addressing mitral leaflet tethering, papillary muscle relocation results in very satisfactory 1-year outcomes and has the potential to durably restore MV geometry; nevertheless, long-term FU is mandatory. Trial registration number NCT03470155.
Source: Heart - August 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pausch, J., Harmel, E., Reichenspurner, H., Kempfert, J., Kuntze, T., Owais, T., Holubec, T., Walther, T., Krane, M., Vitanova, K., Borger, M. A., Eden, M., Hachaturyan, V., Bramlage, P., Falk, V., Girdauskas, E. Tags: Valvular heart disease Source Type: research

Refined atrial fibrillation screening and cost-effectiveness in the German population
Conclusions In our middle-aged population cohort, we identified 0.2% new AF by single timepoint screening. There was a significant estimated risk of stroke and heart failure in these individuals. Cost-effectiveness for screening may be reached in individuals aged 65 years and older. The simple age cut-off is not improved by using Nt-proBNP as a biomarker to guide a screening programme.
Source: Heart - February 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Schnabel, R. B., Wallenhorst, C., Engler, D., Blankenberg, S., Pfeiffer, N., Spruenker, N. A., Buettner, M., Michal, M., Lackner, K. J., Münzel, T., Wild, P. S., Martinez, C., Freedman, B., Gutenberg Health Study investigators Tags: Open access Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research