Publications by authors named "M Saji"
Background: A small mitral valve area (MVA) is one of the challenging anatomies for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for mitral regurgitation, but the relationship between baseline MVA and clinical outcomes remains unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the association of baseline MVA with procedural and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing TEER with MitraClip from the OCEAN-Mitral registry (Optimized Catheter Valvular Intervention-Mitral).
Methods: A total of 1768 patients undergoing TEER were divided into 3 groups according to baseline MVA: group 1: <4.
Background: Research on the impact of angiographically detected residual trabeculation after left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is limited.
Objectives: To investigate the incidence, characteristics, and clinical implications of angiographically detected residual trabeculation after LAAC using the WATCHMAN device.
Methods: We analyzed 1350 consecutive patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing LAAC using the WATCHMAN device from the OCEAN-LAAC registry, which is a prospective ongoing, multicenter Japanese registry.
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the relationship between handgrip strength and all-cause mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for heart issues, suggesting that weaker grip strength could indicate a higher risk of death post-procedure.
- It includes data from the OCEAN-Mitral Registry, which analyzed handgrip tests of 2077 patients before TEER, with follow-ups showing varied changes in strength based on the success of the procedure.
- The findings suggest that improving mitral regurgitation (MR) post-TEER can positively impact frailty and resilience, making this research a significant insight into patient outcomes in heart-related treatments.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) changes after a specific heart valve repair procedure called transcatheter edge-to-edge valve repair (TEER) in patients with mitral regurgitation (MR).
- Findings revealed that 32% of patients experienced worsened LVEF after the procedure, linked to increased end-systolic volumes in the heart and certain predictors like higher LVEF and levels of B-type natriuretic peptide.
- Despite the LVEF worsening, long-term outcomes (like death or hospitalization for heart failure) were similar for both patients with worsened and preserved LVEF, indicating that LVEF change might not significantly impact overall health results post-TEER