Publications by authors named "M G Moront"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined differences in echocardiographic assessments of native and bioprosthetic aortic valves between core laboratories and clinical centers, finding clinically relevant discrepancies.
- Data was collected from the PERIGON trial, which involved patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement, and involved comparing echocardiographic results from centers to independent analysis by a core lab.
- Results showed that while some continuous measurements had high agreement (around 0.90), there were notable variances, particularly in left ventricular outflow tract area and stroke volume, indicating the need for standardized evaluation practices.
Objectives: Safety, efficacy, and durability are important considerations when selecting a bioprosthesis for aortic valve replacement (AVR). This study assessed 7-year clinical outcomes and haemodynamic performance of the Avalus bioprosthesis.
Methods: Patients indicated for surgical AVR were enrolled in this prospective, nonrandomized trial, conducted across 39 sites globally.
Article Synopsis
- Head trauma significantly affects pediatric patients, and while guidelines recommend head CT scans (CTH), the need for dedicated facial CT scans (CTF) is less defined.
- A study involving 2117 pediatric trauma patients from 2016 to 2021 found that those receiving both CTH and CTF were typically older, experienced high-velocity injuries, and had longer hospital stays, with a notable percentage having no fractures detected.
- Although CTF can reveal additional fractures, most do not require treatment, leading researchers to recommend its use be limited to specific cases involving facial injuries.
Objective: New echocardiographic definitions have been proposed for hemodynamic structural valve deterioration. We aimed to study their consistency in classifying structural valve deterioration after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Methods: Data were used of patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement in a multicenter, prospective cohort study with a 5-year follow-up.
Objectives: The objective of this analysis was to assess the normal haemodynamic performance of contemporary surgical aortic valves at 1 year postimplant in patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement for significant valvular dysfunction. By pooling data from 4 multicentre studies, this study will contribute to a better understanding of the effectiveness of surgical aortic valve replacement procedures, aiding clinicians and researchers in making informed decisions regarding valve selection and patient management.
Methods: Echocardiograms were assessed by a single core laboratory.