Publications by authors named "Tina Edwards-Lehr"
Background: For decades, the optimal timing of surgery for acute cholecystitis has been controversial. Recent meta-analyses and population-based studies favor early surgery. One recent large randomized trial has demonstrated that a delayed approach increases morbidity and cost compared to early surgery within 24 hours of hospital admission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSafety and performance of the Spider™ patent foramen ovale occluder.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
February 2013
Article Synopsis
- The clinical trial evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the new ceramic-coated Spider™ PFO occluder for closing patent foramen ovale (PFO) defects.
- It included 51 participants, showing successful implantation and no major complications or recurrent embolic events during follow-up.
- While 63% of patients had no residual shunt at 1 month, one notable concern is the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in 8% of participants, which requires further research.