First-of-its kind work led by Mount Sinai researcher supports reserving this technique for extreme cases
Tag: Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics
NEJM: Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement
A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that among patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transfemoral TAVR, the use of a debris capturing device called cerebral embolic protection reduced the risk of disabling stroke from 1.3% to 0.5%.
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Receives Prestigious Award from Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Mount Sinai Heart leader will be recognized for his exceptional career achievements at the 34th annual conference.
New Treatment Approach for Advanced Coronary Artery Disease Leads to Improved Outcomes
Study outlines better way to identify where stents are necessary