European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · May 2024
ReviewClinical impact of cerebral protection during transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Embolization of debris can complicate transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) causing stroke. Cerebral embolism protection (CEP) devices can divert or trap debris. ⋯ Use of CEP during TAVI is associated with improved outcomes. Future studies will identify patients who benefit most from CEP.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · May 2024
ReviewFatal attractions that trigger inflammation and drive atherosclerotic disease.
Atherosclerosis is the salient, underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases, such as arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. In recent years, atherosclerosis pathophysiology has evolved from a lipid-based to an inflammation-centric ideology. ⋯ We will highlight and discuss the complex role of the interaction between autoantigens and autoantibodies, and the presence of foreign antigens in the development of atherosclerotic lesions in relationship to pro-inflammatory responses.