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Anatomy of VSD in outflow tract defects indicates a continuum and has surgical relevance
Key clinical point: The presence of a fibrous continuity at the postinferior rim of the VSD is important for the surgeon because it makes the...
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Predicting recurrence after mitral valve repair for severe regurgitation
Key clinical point: A model (C-statistic = 0.82), which included multiple patient characteristics has been developed for predicting MR recurrence...
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Real-world CAS results in Medicare patients not up to trial standards
Key clinical point: Mortality risks exceeded one-third for patients who were 80 years of age or older, symptomatic, at high surgical risk with...
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Bioprosthetic aortic valves may be a reasonable choice in younger patients
Key clinical point: Bioprosthetic and mechanical aortic valves were equivalent in stroke and survival rates across propensity-matched patients...
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Statins do not worsen diabetes microvascular complications, may be protective
Key clinical point: Statins may protect against microvascular complications in diabetes patients.
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Statins do not worsen diabetes microvascular complications, may be protective
Key clinical point: Statins may protect against microvascular complications in diabetes patients. Major finding: Statin users were significantly...
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Statins Do Not Worsen Diabetes Microvascular Complications, May Be Protective
Key clinical point: Statins may protect against microvascular complications in diabetes patients. Major finding: Statin users were significantly...
