Paravalvular aortic prosthetic valve leak closure: technical aspects of the percutaneous approach.

We describe the successful closure of an aortic paravalvular bioprosthetic valve leak with the simultaneous percutaneous deployment of two vascular plugs.

Complete left bundle branch block with left QRS axis deviation: defining its clinical importance.

Aim of this study was to elucidate the diagnostic significance of left axis deviation (LAD) in patients (pts) with chronic (> 6 months) left bundle branch block (LBBB). We retrospectively studied 2094 consecutive pts who underwent cardiac catheterization. All pts had left heart catheterization and coronary angiography, whereas right heart catheterization or endomyocardial biopsy were performed on indication.

Effects of a low-dose fish oil concentrate on angina, exercise tolerance time, serum triglycerides, and platelet function.

Fish oils have shown beneficial effects on various parameters in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the same effects can be demonstrated with a low dose of fish oil concentrate (FOC). Thirty-nine patients were studied and divided into two groups.