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JUST OUT #JACCINT @JACCJournals ! Our Redo #TAVR concept and planning simplified. Coronary Risk Zone (CRZ) denotes the zone that you MUST measure the valve to coronary/aorta/STJ distance to assess coronary obstruction risk. The minimal distance is what matter most. Great work by @OleDeBacker @bapat_savrtavr @Miho_Fukui_ @SyedZaid to help move this field forward!
jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jcin.…
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#EuroPCR 2025 Major Late-Breaking Trials – One-month dual antiplatelet therapy followed by prasugrel monotherapy at a reduced dose
Results of the 4D-ACS randomised trial show that, at 12-months, NACE occurred in 4.9% of the 1-month #DAPT group and 8.8% of the 12-month DAPT group, meeting criteria for both non-inferiority and superiority. Major bleeding occurred in 0.6% vs 4.6% (HR 0.13; p=0.007) in the 1-month DAPT vs 12-month DAPT group, respectively. Ischaemic outcomes were similar in both groups.
#interventionalcardiology @EuroInterventio
Read the press release here: pcronline.com/News/PCR-Press…
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Just presented at TCT and published in NEJM by @PhilGenereuxMD showing superiority of early TAVR in asymptomatic
severe AS. This trial will change the guidelines !
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So proud @HSEWestNorthWes navigation hub short listed for @HSELive excellence award. Great presentation by Sinead sharing our experience. Delighted to see hard work paying off. Thank you @slaintecare for funding this initiative @DonnellyStephen @CcoHse @PatNashG Tim O’Brien
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#EAPCI Certification in Interventional Cardiology
🖋️ Registration closes 28th Nov bit.ly/3XJWCO1
📅Exam 13 Dec 2024
#EAPCI members 10% reduction in fee
#EAPCI members special EAPCI-PCR textbook pricing (75€ instead of 225€)
Highlights: bit.ly/3TQIBMb
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Great day at St James' Live 2024. Super to catch up with old friends and new. Couldn't not get a photo of the legend @cghanratty who trained us all! @EdwinaTeddy James Shand Mark Spence – at Dublin City, Ireland
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Lovely study from our Trinity and St James colleagues shedding light on some symptoms associated with long covid. Raises question re long term neurocognitive outcomes. @tilda – at Ritten, Trentino-South Tyrol
Leaky blood-brain barrier in long-COVID associated brain fog
This study confirms everything I have seen in the microscope over the last few years.
They use a technique called dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI), an imaging technique that can measure the density, integrity, and leakiness of tissue vasculature.
Comparing all individuals with previous COVID infection to unaffected controls revealed decreased general brain volume in patients with brain fog along with significantly reduced cerebral white matter volume in both hemispheres in the recovered and brain fog cohorts
#Covid_19 induces brain volume loss and leaky blood-brain barrier in some patients. How can this be more clear?
Source: nature.com/articles/s41593-0… and nature.com/articles/s41593-0…
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Congrats to St James Cardiology colleagues who organise this very popular stimulating annual Live Cardiology education and training meeting. 👏👏@escardio @irishcardiacsoc @stjamesdublin – at Ritten, Trentino-South Tyrol
Was at the 20th annual @stjamesdublin & @tcddublin Live Cardiology Meeting this morning. ‘Live’ refers to the fact that participants see live operations as well as discuss advances and techniques. A real learning opportunity for staff & students thanks to Andrew Maree and team 👏
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Brilliant cases and excellent teaching today from @stjamesdublin live cardiology course. – at South Dublin, Ireland
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In memoriam of Alain Cribier pcronline.com/News/Whats-new…
It was with deep sadness that PCR and the interventional community learnt today of the sudden passing of Alain Cribier.
Professor Cribier changed the face of cardiology forever by creating the transcatheter aortic valve #TAVI, but above all he was a true gentleman, a kind-hearted and generous person, who endeared himself to his colleagues and cared deeply about his patients.
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to Alain Cribier's family, colleagues and loved ones - may he rest in peace.
@heleltchaninoff @EAPCIPresident
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#EAPCI is saddened by the premature and sudden loss of one of the most brilliant #ICs and clinical researcher.
We extend our condolences to the family, the friends and closest colleagues of Jean Philippe Collet.
We will all miss his knowledge, experience and charming guidance.
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Jean-Philippe Collet exemplified genuine courtesy, lacking any celebrity demeanor. He was approachable and had the ability to make conversations comfortable—a notable trait in our setting. Despite not portraying star-like behaviors, he achieved star status through contributions such as ARCTIC, ATLANTIS, and the 2020 ESC NSTE-ACS guidelines. For those passionate about antithrombotic therapies, he served as a pivotal reference. Regrettable loss.
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There was dancing inside the Saint Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Co Tipperary during Shane MacGowan’s funeral as Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill performed the Pogues’ Fairytale Of New York
irishexaminer.com/news/munst…
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I was set upon by a group of immigrants in Dublin yesterday. They gave me a triple heart bypass and saved my life 🫀😊
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One more day to the big meeting !
For those who don’t have the time to take a flight ✈️, Beirut Valves is coming to you!
Join us online
👉🏼 webinars.mediacreation.org/f…
Program
👉🏼 bit.ly/StructuralHeartSummit
@BeirutValves @SACIS_KSA @AlkashkariWail @AUBMC_Official – at Lebanon
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This is wild. Congrats to the operators, amazing out of the box mindset.
Successful rotablation of a calcium spike blocking the motion of a mechanical prosthetic leaflet via @PCRonline pcronline.com/tiny/url/65612…
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Excited about this upcoming conference with great faculty @GhazzalZiyad @stepoco @dmylotte @modine_thomas @AUBMC_Official @dziskandarani @DrFadloKhuri – at Lebanon
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Registration is open to our 1st Irish Women in Cardiology Networking Event! Open to all doctors &medical students interested in/pursuing a career in cardiology.
Listen to celebrated speakers on topics such as mentorship, career& life success, LTFT& interview skills! @AMSI_Ireland










































