Pediheart Podcast #397: Outcomes For Balloon ...

This week we delve into the world of fetal cardiology to review a recent work on mild aortic stenosis in fetal life. This is a rare finding and the outcomes of this varied. How commonly does this finding result in severe or critical aortic stenosis? Is there a risk for hypoplasti ...  Show more

This week we replay an episode from 2022 i which we reviewed a then recent report on the differences between pulse oximeter Sp02 and arterial Sa02. Are there patient specific factors that may result in inaccuracies of measurement? What single ventricular factors may also result i ...  Show more

The ORBITA sham-control PCI study, Watchman, revascularization in cardiogenic shock, Absorb BVS, quality-of-life outcomes after PCI or bypass, and chronic total occlusion PCI are discussed in this week's podcast. 

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz explores the evolving landscape of cardiovascular medicine, beginning with a call for responsible stewardship of artificial intelligence. Highlights include a major registry study on percutaneous aspiration for right-sided endocard ...  Show more

Oxygen therapy in stroke, physical activity, hospital rankings, MRI labeling of cardiac devices, and PFO closure are discussed in this week's podcast. 

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses the recent expert panel statement on positron emission tomography (PET) for assessment of coronary microvascular dysfunction, then looks at the impact of transcatheter mitral valve repair availability on the volume and outcomes of surgical ...  Show more