Readmission Trends and Outcomes of Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of Mitral Regurgitation With and Without Anemia.

Background: Anemia is associated with worse clinical outcomes in cardiac patients. We aim to investigate the clinical outcomes and readmission rates in anemic patients undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for severe mitral valve regurgitation (MR).

Methods: The National Readmissions Database (NRD) from 2015 to 2018 was queried using the ICD-10 codes to identify patients admitted for TEER.

Cardiovascular Outcomes of Transulnar Versus Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Angiography and Intervention: A Regression Matched Meta-Analysis.

Transradial access (TRA) and transulnar access (TUA) are in close vicinity, but TRA is the preferred intervention route. The cardiovascular outcomes and access site complications of TUA and TRA are understudied. Databases, including MEDLINE and Cochrane Central registry, were queried to find studies comparing safety outcomes of both procedures.

A Rare Case of Acute Pericarditis as a Primary Presentation of Differentiation Syndrome.

A 47-year-old male with a history of acute promyelocytic leukemia was admitted for his induction chemotherapy session with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. On day 25, his medical course became complicated with differentiation syndrome and he developed isolated acute pericarditis.

Axillary Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Percutaneous Transaxillary Access for Impella Device Placement During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Percutaneous transaxillary access is currently considered an acceptable alternative to transfemoral approach for large-bore access, especially in the setting of hostile iliofemoral arteries. Few published reports exist concerning complications of upper extremity access. We describe development of an axillary artery pseudoaneurysm and its management following transaxillary access.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement vs Surgical Replacement in Patients With Pure Aortic Insufficiency.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with pure aortic insufficiency (PAI).

Background: The treatment of choice for patients with severe symptomatic PAI is SAVR. However, not all patients are candidates for surgery because of comorbidities or are deemed high risk for surgery.