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GLG News by Cardiologists who Implant Thoratec Implantable VAD

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December 4, 2006
Surgery does it better
Analysis of: Endarterectomy versus Stenting in Patients with Symptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis | content.nejm.org
Author: Dale Mueller, Vice-Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
This study investigated carotid endarterectomy versus carotid stenting in patients with severe carotid stenosis. The study was stopped prematurely due to safety and futility. The 30-day incidence of stroke or death was 3.9% versus 9.6% for endarterectomy versus carotid stenting. This data implies that...
December 4, 2006
The forecast clears for drug eluding stents.
Analysis of: Trading restenosis for Thrombosis? New questions about drug-eluding stents. | content.nejm.org
Author: Dale Mueller, Vice-Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
This is a general commentary regarding coronary stent thrombosis and highlights the difficulties which Medtronic (Endeavor), Abbott (Xience V and Conor Medsystem (CoStar) may soon face with FDA approval of their new stents which are currently unavailable in the US. It also highlights that drug-coated...
December 4, 2006
Increased use of ventricular assist devices
Analysis of: Left Ventricular Assist Device and Drug Therapy for the Reversal of Heart Failure | content.nejm.org
Author: Dale Mueller, Vice-Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
In a series of 15 patients, the Thoratec ventricular assist device was utilized with associated medical treatment for severe non-ischemic heart failure. Eleven of the fifteen patients recovered and avoided transplantation. Key implications include increased utilization of ventricular assist devices...
December 4, 2006
Percutaneous valves: the future is upon us!
Analysis of: AHA Scientific Sessions - Percutaneous Devices for Aortic Valve Disease | www.cardiosource.com
Author: Dale Mueller, Vice-Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Percutaneous valves are technically feasible.Complications are currently not comparable to the traditional open valve replacement/repair.

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