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New Watchman Device, Delivery System Prevents Blood Clots

A new clinical trial examines updates to the Watchman device, delivery system and surgical technique.

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TAVR and Early TAVR in Low-Risk, Asymptomatic Patients

Two new clinical trials at Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute investigate the TAVR procedure’s uses in low-risk and asymptomatic individuals.

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New Therapies for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Sentara’s physicians are taking part in first-of-their-kind studies to investigate new devices and surgical techniques as treatment options for mitral regurgitation.

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Is the Cognitive Cardiologist Obsolete?

Current practice conditions are creating an existential threat for the cognitive cardiologist, and the resulting anxiety is contributing to physician burnout.

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TAVR: Who’s the wrong candidate?

With the growing capabilities of TAVR, Paul D. Mahoney, MD, said, the concept of recommending a patient for TAVR over SAVR based on perceived surgical risk is almost obsolete.

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Troponin Testing for Clinicians

This paper provides further explanation that will assist clinicians in their clinical decision making and interpretation of troponin test results.