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Cardiology in Review. Volume 34(6). ·
Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common valvular pathologies. Severe coronary artery disease (CAD) often coexists with AS. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been established as alternatives to open surgical interventions. The…
Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. Volume 27(9). ·
Background/objectives: We aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of elderly vs. nonelderly patients treated with cangrelor during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: Patients undergoing PCI with cangrelor between January 2019 and May 2023 in seven Italian institutions…
Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. Volume 27(9). ·
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) have demonstrated cardio- and renoprotective effects in patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, their impact on patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair (TEER) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate…
Annals of medicine and surgery (2012). Volume 88(9). ·
Aortic stenosis (AS) represents a prevalent valvular heart disease, particularly affecting the elderly population, with substantial implications for morbidity and mortality. This review examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, management strategies, complications, and future implications of AS and its treatment modalities, focusing…
