Publications by authors named "J M Juliard"
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- The study examines the occurrence and location of coronary artery disease (CAD) in adults with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA), which is not well documented.
- Researchers analyzed data from 390 patients, focusing on the presence of CAD through imaging techniques like coronary angiography.
- The findings revealed that CAD is more prevalent in the proximal segment of retroaortic AAOCA compared to other types of AAOCA, with no CAD found in the proximal segment of interarterial AAOCA, and the reasons for these differences remain unclear.
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- This study examines the relationship between tricuspid valve gradient (TVG) and clinical outcomes in patients who underwent tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for significant tricuspid regurgitation.
- Researchers analyzed data from 308 patients and categorized them into quartiles based on their mean TVG at discharge.
- The results showed no significant differences in mortality or heart failure hospitalizations across the TVG quartiles one year post-procedure, indicating that higher discharge TVG was not linked to worse outcomes.
Aims: The impact of sexuality in patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention (TTVI) is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate sex-specific outcomes in patients with significant TR treated with TTVI vs. medical therapy alone.
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- The study examined the relationship between right ventricular (RV) and pulmonary arterial (PA) function, focusing on how effectively the RV works against the pressure in the PA in patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR) undergoing valve repair or replacement.
- Researchers measured the RV-PA coupling ratio by using echocardiograms before and after the procedure, with a key focus on the impact of this ratio on 1-year mortality.
- Findings showed that a higher RV-PA coupling ratio was linked to lower mortality rates, indicating that improved RV function is crucial for better outcomes post-surgery in patients with TR.
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- The French LAA closure registry (FLAAC) was designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure in everyday clinical practice for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
- In this study involving 816 patients, the annual rate of ischemic stroke/systemic embolism post-procedure was found to be 3.3%, reflecting a significant reduction in risk compared to historical data, although the long-term mortality rate was 10.2%, primarily due to comorbidities.
- The results indicate that LAA closure is a viable option for NVAF patients, but highlight the need for ongoing multidisciplinary care to address associated health issues.