Objectives To compare effectiveness of warfarin and antiplatelet exposure regarding both thrombotic and bleeding events, following surgical aortic valve replacement with a biological prosthesis(bioSAVR). Methods The study included all patients in Sweden undergoing a bioSAVR during 2008–2014 who were alive at discharge from the index hospital stay. Exposure was analysed and defined as…
The timing of aortic valve replacement (AVR) in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis has been debated for several decades. Based on observational data and…
Background Pericardial complications following cardiac surgery are common and debilitating, significantly impacting patients’ survival. We performed this network meta-analysis to identify the most effective and…
All pilots in the USA must undergo medical certification by an aeromedical examiner (AME) at regular intervals. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administers AME seminars…
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof. Paul Morris and Dr. Hazel Hayley from Sheffield,…
Background Menopause is a timely opportunity to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and intervene with healthier lifestyles. We investigated the association between premature/early menopause and…
Objectives Although financial interactions between physicians and pharmaceutical and medical device companies could be potential conflicts of interest, in certain instances, industry promotion targeted at…
Approximately 1.5 million people undergo cardiac surgery every year around the world.1 In high-income countries, where the cardiac surgical capacity is largely sufficient, the ability to…
Objectives Dedicated studies aimed at investigating the relationship between walking pace and arrhythmia are limited. This study assessed associations between self-reported and accelerometer measured walking…
A significant proportion of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) have concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD). The best way…
Background Intravenous iron therapy with ferric derisomaltose (FDI) has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and…
