Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team
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The official journal of @crfheart.bsky.social is dedicated to disseminating the latest research and information related to #structuralheart disorders.🫀#CardioResearch
🌟 Now Live: Special Issue on Women in Structural Heart Disease
We’re proud to share this edition highlighting the women leading innovation, research, & collaboration. Curated by guest editor Dr. Anita Asgar, it’s a powerful look at excellence in action! www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
We’re proud to share this edition highlighting the women leading innovation, research, & collaboration. Curated by guest editor Dr. Anita Asgar, it’s a powerful look at excellence in action! www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
July 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🌟 Now Live: Special Issue on Women in Structural Heart Disease
We’re proud to share this edition highlighting the women leading innovation, research, & collaboration. Curated by guest editor Dr. Anita Asgar, it’s a powerful look at excellence in action! www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
We’re proud to share this edition highlighting the women leading innovation, research, & collaboration. Curated by guest editor Dr. Anita Asgar, it’s a powerful look at excellence in action! www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
Our sincerest gratitude goes out to Anthony DeMaria, MD, who is retiring as founding Editor-in-Chief of Structural Heart. His guidance has shaped the journal into a trusted resource for the structural heart disease community. We are incredibly grateful & wish you all the best in your retirement!
June 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our sincerest gratitude goes out to Anthony DeMaria, MD, who is retiring as founding Editor-in-Chief of Structural Heart. His guidance has shaped the journal into a trusted resource for the structural heart disease community. We are incredibly grateful & wish you all the best in your retirement!
New insights from a small study using AI-powered CT analysis for tricuspid valve interventions found:
✅ Deep learning enables fast, accurate right heart assessment
✅Results are consistent regardless of user experience
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
✅ Deep learning enables fast, accurate right heart assessment
✅Results are consistent regardless of user experience
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
Comparison of Experienced and Inexperienced Raters Using Automated Deep Learning Computed Tomography Analysis to Evaluate Tricuspid Valve and Right Heart Morphology
In recent years, various interventional therapies, e.g., edge-to-edge therapies, percutaneous
annuloplasty, or orthotopic valve implantation, have emerged to treat symptomatic,
inoperable patients wit...
www.structuralheartjournal.org
June 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New insights from a small study using AI-powered CT analysis for tricuspid valve interventions found:
✅ Deep learning enables fast, accurate right heart assessment
✅Results are consistent regardless of user experience
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
✅ Deep learning enables fast, accurate right heart assessment
✅Results are consistent regardless of user experience
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
💡A single-center, retrospective analysis found that patients with small and large annuli have similar intermediate-term clinical outcomes post-TAVR across all flow-gradient patterns treated with balloon-expandable valve. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Outcomes of Patients With a Small and Large Aortic Annulus Following Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Across Flow-Gradient Patterns
Patients with small annuli are at risk for worse hemodynamic performance after transcatheter
aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is debatable whether a small annulus confers worse
outcomes. This study...
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June 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
💡A single-center, retrospective analysis found that patients with small and large annuli have similar intermediate-term clinical outcomes post-TAVR across all flow-gradient patterns treated with balloon-expandable valve. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
🆕 meta-analysis: Early aortic valve replacement before severe symptomatic AS shows no significant benefit for most hard endpoints like mortality or MI but may reduce stroke. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Early Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Conservative Management: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Management of aortic stenosis (AS) typically involves surveillance until severe, symptomatic
AS develops, at which point aortic valve replacement (AVR) is recommended. However,
recent trials suggest t...
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June 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🆕 meta-analysis: Early aortic valve replacement before severe symptomatic AS shows no significant benefit for most hard endpoints like mortality or MI but may reduce stroke. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
📊 Real-world analysis: At 3 years, pts w/severe TR faced high rates of death, adverse events, & significant healthcare costs. More long-term data needed to evaluate the value of transcatheter therapies. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Real-World Clinical Outcomes and Health Care Utilization in Patients With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
Patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are at risk for significant morbidity
and mortality. Data on long-term clinical outcomes and health care resource utilization
for this population are ...
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June 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📊 Real-world analysis: At 3 years, pts w/severe TR faced high rates of death, adverse events, & significant healthcare costs. More long-term data needed to evaluate the value of transcatheter therapies. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
🧠 New prospective observational study finds that patients with mild cognitive impairment showed significant improvement in cognitive function 30 days and 6 months after #TAVR. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Prospective Evaluation of Neurocognition in Patients Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Data regarding change in neurocognitive function after transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (TAVR) are conflicting. We sought to investigate the change in cognition
up to 6 months post-TAVR in patie...
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June 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🧠 New prospective observational study finds that patients with mild cognitive impairment showed significant improvement in cognitive function 30 days and 6 months after #TAVR. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
📌 New COAPT analysis found anteroposterior mitral annular diameter (APMAD) predicted adverse outcomes with GDMT alone. M-TEER reduced MR severity and the risk of death or HFH regardless of baseline APMAD. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Impact of Baseline Anteroposterior Mitral Annular Dimensions on Clinical Outcomes after MitraClip for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
In the randomized Cardiovascular Outcomes Assessment of the MitraClip Percutaneous
Therapy for Heart Failure Patients with Functional Mitral Regurgitation (COAPT; NCT01626079)
trial, mitral transcathe...
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June 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📌 New COAPT analysis found anteroposterior mitral annular diameter (APMAD) predicted adverse outcomes with GDMT alone. M-TEER reduced MR severity and the risk of death or HFH regardless of baseline APMAD. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
📢 The May issue of Structural Heart is here!
This month’s highlights:
🔹Redo TAVR and Surgical Explants
🔹Conduction Disorders After TAVI
🔹Real-World Outcomes in Severe TR
🔹TAVI in Very Low-Gradient AS
📖 Read the full issue now: www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
#CardioSky
This month’s highlights:
🔹Redo TAVR and Surgical Explants
🔹Conduction Disorders After TAVI
🔹Real-World Outcomes in Severe TR
🔹TAVI in Very Low-Gradient AS
📖 Read the full issue now: www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
#CardioSky
May 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 The May issue of Structural Heart is here!
This month’s highlights:
🔹Redo TAVR and Surgical Explants
🔹Conduction Disorders After TAVI
🔹Real-World Outcomes in Severe TR
🔹TAVI in Very Low-Gradient AS
📖 Read the full issue now: www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
#CardioSky
This month’s highlights:
🔹Redo TAVR and Surgical Explants
🔹Conduction Disorders After TAVI
🔹Real-World Outcomes in Severe TR
🔹TAVI in Very Low-Gradient AS
📖 Read the full issue now: www.structuralheartjournal.org/issue/S2474-...
#CardioSky
🔍 New study evaluating surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion using post-op TEE found high rate of suboptimal closure by current standards. More data needed to understand clinical impact. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Postoperative Transesophageal Echocardiographic Evaluation of Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion: Characterization and Predictors of Success
Mounting evidence suggests surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion reduces
stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Prior older research suggests that
LAA exclusion is often incomplete...
www.structuralheartjournal.org
May 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🔍 New study evaluating surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion using post-op TEE found high rate of suboptimal closure by current standards. More data needed to understand clinical impact. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
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Get a preview of #NYValves2025 in the latest Staying Connected!
🗽Live from NYC: 20+ live cases, new data, and the debut of the LAAC Summit.
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#CardioSky
🗽Live from NYC: 20+ live cases, new data, and the debut of the LAAC Summit.
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#CardioSky
Get Ready for Bold Ideas, Live Cases, and Breakthrough Science at New York Valves™ 2025!
Opening Thoughts Dear Colleagues, We’re less than a month away from New York Valves™ 2025, and this year’s program is more expansive, innovative, and impactful than ever! The agenda brings together th...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Get a preview of #NYValves2025 in the latest Staying Connected!
🗽Live from NYC: 20+ live cases, new data, and the debut of the LAAC Summit.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/get-re...
#CardioSky
🗽Live from NYC: 20+ live cases, new data, and the debut of the LAAC Summit.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/get-re...
#CardioSky
🫀 Does epicardial fat thickness contribute to mitral annular calcification?
A new retrospective analysis says no. EFT was not associated with MAC, suggesting it may not play a major role in MAC development. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
A new retrospective analysis says no. EFT was not associated with MAC, suggesting it may not play a major role in MAC development. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
Increased Amounts of Epicardial Fat Tissue Are Not Associated With Mitral Annular Calcification in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis Planned for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a common finding in the elderly that is associated
with worse outcomes. It is postulated that MAC is a different form of atherosclerosis.
Epicardial fat tissue (E...
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May 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🫀 Does epicardial fat thickness contribute to mitral annular calcification?
A new retrospective analysis says no. EFT was not associated with MAC, suggesting it may not play a major role in MAC development. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
A new retrospective analysis says no. EFT was not associated with MAC, suggesting it may not play a major role in MAC development. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
#TAVI improves symptoms & QOL in LGAS/VLGAS.
📉 Less improvement at 1 year in VLGAS w/ normal flow
⚠️ Mortality & rehospitalization differences in low-flow states
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
📉 Less improvement at 1 year in VLGAS w/ normal flow
⚠️ Mortality & rehospitalization differences in low-flow states
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Very Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is beneficial in low-flow, low-gradient
aortic stenosis (LGAS) (mean pressure gradient [MPG] <40 mmHg). The benefit and outcomes
of TAVI in very low-gra...
www.structuralheartjournal.org
May 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#TAVI improves symptoms & QOL in LGAS/VLGAS.
📉 Less improvement at 1 year in VLGAS w/ normal flow
⚠️ Mortality & rehospitalization differences in low-flow states
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
📉 Less improvement at 1 year in VLGAS w/ normal flow
⚠️ Mortality & rehospitalization differences in low-flow states
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
📊 New study indicates conduction disorders after #TAVI are dynamic within the first year.
Patients needing PPM implantation showed no significant LV function improvement and had higher long-term mortality.
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Patients needing PPM implantation showed no significant LV function improvement and had higher long-term mortality.
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
May 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
📊 New study indicates conduction disorders after #TAVI are dynamic within the first year.
Patients needing PPM implantation showed no significant LV function improvement and had higher long-term mortality.
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Patients needing PPM implantation showed no significant LV function improvement and had higher long-term mortality.
www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
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🌍 Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we recognize the nurses who are making a difference every day. Whether delivering care at the bedside or driving innovation behind the scenes, your impact on cardiovascular health is profound. Thank you for your strength, compassion, and commitment! 👏 #CardioSky
May 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🌍 Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we recognize the nurses who are making a difference every day. Whether delivering care at the bedside or driving innovation behind the scenes, your impact on cardiovascular health is profound. Thank you for your strength, compassion, and commitment! 👏 #CardioSky
🔎 Case Spotlight: A 57-year-old with severe TR, prior AVR, and AF underwent successful TTVR with the EVOQUE system, followed by transcatheter PVL closure 1 year later.
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
May 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🔎 Case Spotlight: A 57-year-old with severe TR, prior AVR, and AF underwent successful TTVR with the EVOQUE system, followed by transcatheter PVL closure 1 year later.
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
🔗 www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
A single-center retrospective study found frailty is key predictor of outcomes following transcatheter MViV replacement.
Full article here ➡️ www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Full article here ➡️ www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
May 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A single-center retrospective study found frailty is key predictor of outcomes following transcatheter MViV replacement.
Full article here ➡️ www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
Full article here ➡️ www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247... #CardioSky
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Nurses are the heart & soul of health care. ❤️ This #NationalNursesDay and all through #NursesWeek, we celebrate the compassion, expertise, & dedication of nurses everywhere. At CRF, we honor their critical role in advancing cardiovascular care, research, and education. Thank you! #CardioSky #MedSky
May 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Nurses are the heart & soul of health care. ❤️ This #NationalNursesDay and all through #NursesWeek, we celebrate the compassion, expertise, & dedication of nurses everywhere. At CRF, we honor their critical role in advancing cardiovascular care, research, and education. Thank you! #CardioSky #MedSky
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🚨The #NYValves2025 Call for Science deadline has been EXTENDED to April 24 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC −4)!
🕒 Time’s running out. Submit now for the chance to share your science with the world! www.nyvalvesconference.com/topics-categ...
#CardioSky #MedSky
🕒 Time’s running out. Submit now for the chance to share your science with the world! www.nyvalvesconference.com/topics-categ...
#CardioSky #MedSky
April 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🚨The #NYValves2025 Call for Science deadline has been EXTENDED to April 24 at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC −4)!
🕒 Time’s running out. Submit now for the chance to share your science with the world! www.nyvalvesconference.com/topics-categ...
#CardioSky #MedSky
🕒 Time’s running out. Submit now for the chance to share your science with the world! www.nyvalvesconference.com/topics-categ...
#CardioSky #MedSky
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🌟 Thank you for making #TCTMiddleEast2025 truly unforgettable! This meeting was a powerful showcase of global collaboration, clinical excellence, and world-class education.
Here’s to continued innovation, connection, and progress. Until next time!
tctmiddleeast2025.crfconferences.com
#CardioSky
Here’s to continued innovation, connection, and progress. Until next time!
tctmiddleeast2025.crfconferences.com
#CardioSky
April 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🌟 Thank you for making #TCTMiddleEast2025 truly unforgettable! This meeting was a powerful showcase of global collaboration, clinical excellence, and world-class education.
Here’s to continued innovation, connection, and progress. Until next time!
tctmiddleeast2025.crfconferences.com
#CardioSky
Here’s to continued innovation, connection, and progress. Until next time!
tctmiddleeast2025.crfconferences.com
#CardioSky
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🚀 Ready to rise among the next generation of #InterventionalCardiology leaders?
The Thomas J. Linnemeier Award honors young investigators under 40 who are driving excellence in both clinical practice and academic research.
Apply now! www.tctconference.com/linnemeier-a...
#CardioSky #MedSky
The Thomas J. Linnemeier Award honors young investigators under 40 who are driving excellence in both clinical practice and academic research.
Apply now! www.tctconference.com/linnemeier-a...
#CardioSky #MedSky
April 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🚀 Ready to rise among the next generation of #InterventionalCardiology leaders?
The Thomas J. Linnemeier Award honors young investigators under 40 who are driving excellence in both clinical practice and academic research.
Apply now! www.tctconference.com/linnemeier-a...
#CardioSky #MedSky
The Thomas J. Linnemeier Award honors young investigators under 40 who are driving excellence in both clinical practice and academic research.
Apply now! www.tctconference.com/linnemeier-a...
#CardioSky #MedSky
Staging based on extra-valvular cardiac damage offers an intuitive, echo-based method to categorize patients with #AS. A promising tool for risk stratification that complements standard approaches.
📖 Read more: www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
📖 Read more: www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
April 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Staging based on extra-valvular cardiac damage offers an intuitive, echo-based method to categorize patients with #AS. A promising tool for risk stratification that complements standard approaches.
📖 Read more: www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
📖 Read more: www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
3D printing and computer-based simulation are transforming structural heart interventions. This review explores the evolution of these technologies with a focus on their emerging role in #LAAC. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
#CardioSky
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
3D printing and computer-based simulation are transforming structural heart interventions. This review explores the evolution of these technologies with a focus on their emerging role in #LAAC. www.structuralheartjournal.org/article/S247...
#CardioSky
#CardioSky
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⏳ Last days to save! Early-bird pricing for #NYValves2025 ends 4/16 at 11:59 PM EDT!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic experience where innovation, collaboration, & cutting-edge science redefine what’s possible in #structuralheartdisease. #CardioSky www.nyvalvesconference.com/register
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic experience where innovation, collaboration, & cutting-edge science redefine what’s possible in #structuralheartdisease. #CardioSky www.nyvalvesconference.com/register
April 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
⏳ Last days to save! Early-bird pricing for #NYValves2025 ends 4/16 at 11:59 PM EDT!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic experience where innovation, collaboration, & cutting-edge science redefine what’s possible in #structuralheartdisease. #CardioSky www.nyvalvesconference.com/register
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic experience where innovation, collaboration, & cutting-edge science redefine what’s possible in #structuralheartdisease. #CardioSky www.nyvalvesconference.com/register
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🎉 Just announced: Join us at #TCT2025 as we celebrate a true legend in #interventionalcardiology, Dr. Stephan Windecker! He is this year’s TCT Career Achievement Award recipient. We're proud to honor his lasting impact on cardiovascular medicine. www.tctconference.com/tct-career-a... #CardioSky
April 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🎉 Just announced: Join us at #TCT2025 as we celebrate a true legend in #interventionalcardiology, Dr. Stephan Windecker! He is this year’s TCT Career Achievement Award recipient. We're proud to honor his lasting impact on cardiovascular medicine. www.tctconference.com/tct-career-a... #CardioSky