Publications by authors named "V Veulemans"
Background: Prosthesis-patient mismatch after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can be measured echocardiographically (measured prosthesis-patient mismatch [PPMm]) or predicted (predicted prosthesis-patient mismatch [PPMp]) using published effective orifice area (EOA) reference values. However, the clinical implications of PPM post-TAVR remain unclear.
Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate the prevalence of PPMm and PPMp post-TAVR and their impact on mortality in a large international cohort.
Importance: Aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently coexist. However, it is unknown which genetic and cardiovascular risk factors might be AS-specific and which could be shared between AS and CAD.
Objective: To identify genetic risk loci and cardiovascular risk factors with AS-specific associations.
Article Synopsis
- Percutaneous PFO closure is a common procedure aimed at preventing paradoxic embolism and reducing the risk of stroke in selected patients.
- Different guidance methods, like transesophageal echocardiography and intracardiac echocardiography, are used during the procedure, each with specific benefits and drawbacks.
- Transesophageal echocardiography provides detailed imaging but requires additional staff and patient sedation, while intracardiac echocardiography allows a single operator to perform the procedure without needing conscious sedation.
Percutaneous Valvular and Structural Heart Disease Interventions.2024 Core Curriculum of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) of the ESC in collaboration with the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and the Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group (WG CVS) of the European Society of Cardiology.
EuroIntervention
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Percutaneous treatment for structural heart disease is advancing quickly, with the EAPCI's Core Curriculum defining crucial competencies for new interventional cardiologists specializing in this area.
- These specialists, trained in interventional cardiology, manage adult patients and perform various procedures, requiring skills in advanced imaging and planning software, with a focus on the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves.
- Comprehensive training in all three areas typically takes at least 18 months, supporting consistent education across Europe, which will eventually influence certifications and patient safety measures.
Percutaneous Valvular and Structural Heart Disease Interventions. 2024 Core Curriculum of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) of the ESC.
EuroIntervention
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The percutaneous treatment of structural heart disease (SHD) is advancing quickly, with the EAPCI's Core Curriculum (CC) defining the necessary competencies for newly trained interventional cardiologists (IC).
- SHD interventional cardiologists manage adult patients throughout the entire treatment process, requiring skills in advanced imaging and planning software, as well as proficiency in procedures related to the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid heart valves.
- Completing specialized SHD training typically takes at least 18 months, though it can be shortened to 1 year for focused training on specific areas, with the goal of promoting standardized, high-quality training across Europe for better patient care and future certifications.