Publications by authors named "S L Abramson"
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a recognized risk factor for mortality after transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis, but the impact of different types of AF on clinical outcomes remains unclear.
Methods: This retrospective study included 982 patients divided into 3 groups: no AF, paroxysmal AF, and nonparoxysmal AF (persistent or permanent). Clinical outcomes were analyzed using inverse probability weighting and multivariate models.
Article Synopsis
- Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is a new approach to pacing that aims to improve heart function after aortic valve replacement, compared to the traditional right ventricular septal pacing (RVSP).
- The Left Bundle BRAVE study is a clinical trial designed to compare LBBAP and RVSP in patients with severe aortic stenosis and high-degree heart block to see which method better preserves heart function.
- Key outcomes being measured in the study include changes in heart strain and ejection fraction, along with other markers of heart health and patient performance over a 9-month period.
Over the last decade there has been tremendous growth in the development of accelerated MD pathways that allow medical students to graduate in three years. Developing an accelerated pathway program requires commitment from students and faculty with intensive re-thinking and altering of the curriculum to ensure adequate content to achieve competency in an accelerated timeline. A re-visioning of assessment and advising must follow and the application of AI and new technologies can be added to support teaching and learning.
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