For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) ...

Mechanical thrombectomy is effective and safe for treating pulmonary embolism (PE). Although the Tendvia mechanical thrombectomy system has been validated in pigs, further evidence supporting its ...

Background: Mechanical thrombectomy is effective and safe for treating pulmonary embolism (PE). Although the Tendvia mechanical thrombectomy system ... that preserves safety while permitting ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Mechanical thrombectomy is effective and safe for treating pulmonary embolism (PE). Although the Tendvia ...

Background Physicians treating acute pulmonary embolism (PE) are faced with difficult management decisions while specific ... Suggested approach: In patients with a massive PE within 1 week of surgery ...

Jaber WA, Gonsalves CF, Stortecky S, et al. Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in The Management Of Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Results of the ...

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess how various pulmonary rehabilitation methods affected respiratory function in patients on mechanical ventilation (MV). The ...

Citation: Mechanical valves offer superior long-term survival for aortic valve replacement patients aged 60, study finds (2025, January 27) retrieved 19 February 2025 from https://medicalxpress ...

LOS ANGELES, CA—In patients ages 60 years or younger undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement, mechanical valves are associated with a survival benefit compared with bioprosthetic valves, ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window LOS ANGELES -- Survival outcomes favored mechanical valves for isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR ...

A late-breaking study presented today at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements (AVRs) provide significant long-term survival ...