The findings from a contemporary US cohort point to the need for better ways to identify and treat those who are at risk.

Perhaps it’s time to rethink how much personal sacrifice is necessary in the name of learning to become a physician.

The benefit seems durable, but one expert says patients should be aware there’s “some risk of stroke” during the procedure.

Some believe that future studies are still needed to tease out whether there are high-risk subgroups who will benefit.

The overall evidence for the procedure is “insufficient” at present, but good enough to allow coverage, the agency says.

When encountering elderly ACS patients, clinical judgement is important given the risks of bleeding, says Arnold Seto.

The data indicate it’s worth a shot to try TEER in many with secondary MR, but clinical judgement is critical.