Editors’ Insights: Many would think a transcatheter mitral valve repair program might cause a reduction in surgical cases, but new research suggests it can improve surgical outcomes without reducing volumes – what do you think? bit.ly/3YAXySs

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A great example of collaboration between Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists.

When evaluated for both TEER and Surgical MVr, patients benefit.
Angela Lowenstern Duke Clinical Research Institute

How does the initiation of a TEER program affect surgical mitral valve repair? JACC Journals
🔹No significant change in volume
🔹Improved short- & long-term survival after surgery
Proud of this collaboration: Angela Lowenstern DukeCTSurgery Duke Heart
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Sad to see Tom Gehrig, one of the best clinical cardiologists I've known, leave Duke Heart. UVA Cardio is lucky to get him back!

Any all women TAVR teams out there? Happy to be part of this one!
#TAVR #CardioTwitter Sabeeda Kadavath Melissa Levack Melissa Long Angela Lowenstern