Publications by authors named "F R Prandi"
Article Synopsis
- Secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR) increases the risk of mortality and heart failure hospitalizations, necessitating a collaborative approach for patient management.
- While guideline-directed medical therapies are essential, some patients experience persistent SMR, leading to the adoption of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) to enhance survival.
- Advancements in technology and operator skills have improved the safety and efficacy of TEER, with ongoing research into new devices offering additional treatment options for patients who aren't candidates for TEER.
Article Synopsis
- * In a study of 463 patients, LV remodeling was classified as adaptive (normal or concentric remodeling) in 57.4% and maladaptive (hypertrophy) in 42.6%; those with maladaptive remodeling had worse outcomes post-TAVR.
- * Maladaptive LV remodeling increased the risk of heart failure hospitalization and death, regardless of gender, suggesting its assessment could enhance risk stratification over traditional ejection fraction measures for LF AS patients.
J Invasive Cardiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- An 83-year-old woman suffering from severe aortic stenosis required a procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement due to her symptoms.
- Diagnostic tests revealed she also had widespread issues with her coronary arteries, known as 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
- This dual condition makes her case more complex, as both heart valve and artery issues need to be managed.
