Heart : official journal of the British Cardiac Society
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To investigate the prognostic value of baseline and temporal changes in red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). ⋯ Baseline RDW ≥ 15.5% and a rising RDW over time strongly correlate to an increased risk of death post-TAVI, and could be used to refine risk stratification. Investigating and ameliorating the causes of RDW expansion may improve survival.
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Comparative Study
A novel approach to systematically implement the universal definition of myocardial infarction: insights from the CHAMPION PLATFORM trial.
To reassess the efficacy of cangrelor efficacy using the universal definition of myocardial infarction (MI). ⋯ Systematic, strict implementation of the universal MI definition with emphasis on baseline assessment may enhance discrimination in detecting PCI-MI and may allow for more rigorous assessment of interventions in patients undergoing early PCI.