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Alternative Access and Closure Options for TAVR

Transaortic, subclavian, or axillary access can be reasonable in TAVR patients who are not candidates for the transfemoral approach.

By Colin Barker, MD, and Michael J. Reardon, MD

Optimal Access/Reliable Closure

By Ted E. Feldman, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FESC

Sirolimus-Eluting Cypher Stent

A standard of comparison for drug-eluting stents.

By Colin M. Barker, MD, and David E. Kandzari, MD

Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale: Current Data Update

Primary clinical manifestations associated with PFO and ASD and their therapeutic implications.

By Marilena Di Salvo, MD; Marco Monte, MD; and Marco Barbanti, MD

TAVR for Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

A look at the next frontier.

By Hussein Rahim, MD; Mariusz Wolbinski, MD; Vinayak Bapat, MBBS; and Tamim M. Nazif, MD

Left Atrial Appendage Closure With the Watchman Device

A review of trial results and clinical application.

By Jayant Khitha, MD, and Tanvir K. Bajwa, MD

Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification: Progress, Gaps, and the Path Forward

Key developments, lessons learned, where current tools fall short, and what’s in the pipeline.

By Frances Mae West, MD, MSc, FACP; Thomas M. Todoran, MD, MSc; Andrew J. P. Klein, MD; and James Horowitz, MD

Advances and Challenges in Aortic Regurgitation

Epidemiologic trends, current guidelines, and future directions.

By Joanna Bartkowiak, MD; Jonas Lanz, MD; Thomas Pilgrim, MD; and Fabien Praz, MD

Aortic Stenosis Lifetime Management

Current guidelines support a multidisciplinary heart valve team approach.

By Hooman Bakhshi, MD, and Matthew Sherwood, MD, MHS

TAVR in Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: Data and Current Limitations

Reviewing the current state of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the bicuspid aortic valve and what is needed for further validation.

By Siamac Yazdchi, MD, and Hursh Naik, MD, FSCAI

Trends in European TAVI Practice

Current application of TAVI in Europe.

By Giuliano Costa, MD; Marco Barbanti, MD; and Corrado Tamburino, MD, PhD

Status of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement

An emerging frontier with unique anatomic, technical, and clinical challenges.

By Nishtha Sodhi, MD, and Alan Zajarias, MD

Aortic Regurgitation Frontier: Management Options and Future Directions

Epidemiology and pathophysiology considerations for aortic regurgitation, early results and challenges with off-label and dedicated technology, and innovation needs.

By Mohammed Ahmed, MD; Nishath Quader, MD; Marc Sintek, MD; Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD; and Alan Zajarias, MD

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: Current Challenges and Future Perspective

Is transcatheter mitral valve replacement a better solution for mitral regurgitation than transcatheter repair techniques?

By Pavel Overtchouk, MD; Juan F. Granada, MD; and Thomas Modine, MD, PhD, MBA

TAVR for AR Spotlight: Do We Have a Pacemaker Issue?

Challenges with nondedicated and dedicated devices, uncertain predictors, and long-term implications.

By Hendrik Wienemann, MD