Percutaneous mitral annuloplasty devices, both indirect and direct approaches, are under development, but early results are mixed. The MitraClip® is a device that simulates the Alfieri repair ...

The MitraClip is implanted in a percutaneous procedure that is performed using both fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guidance. First, femoral venous access is obtained via standard percutaneous ...

"These results add to the large and growing body of data that show that the first-in-class percutaneous MitraClip therapy can have positive results for high surgical risk patients suffering from ...

A percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (per-kew-tay-nee-us trans-hep-attic col-an-jee-o-gram) is a way of looking at your bile ducts using x-rays. This test is also called a PTC. You may have a ...

percutaneous ventricular assist device; iSV, indexed stroke volume. Although surgical implant may be more challenging, smaller patients benefit equally from LVADs. BSA does not impact RVF risk unless ...

Time is running out to showcase your expertise! JACC: Case Reports is seeking standout cases that highlight the critical role of multi-modality imaging in the diagnosis or intervention of complex ...

14 The primary study end point was a composite of all‐cause mortality, first rehospitalization for HF and TV re‐intervention (percutaneous or surgical), over a 1‐year follow‐up period. Secondary end ...