Staging cardiac damage in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been proposed as a prognostic tool. Other authors have shown that these staging systems are related with mortality. The aim of this study was to perform an external validation of the predictive capacity of the staging system proposed by Généreux et al.

The aneurysm refers to the increase in arterial diameter in a localised position and this is characterised by the non-parallelism of the arterial wall. Despite prediction models trying to anticipate the onset of an aneurysm, the limits of their accuracy are often reached.

Globally, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. It is projected that the global burden of cardiovascular diseases will continue to rise.

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), also known as stress-related cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning, is a transient systolic and diastolic dysfunction that is often preceded by some physical or emotional triggers. First described in Japan in 1990, it is derived from a Japanese word meaning ‘octopus pot’.

From R&D operations to manufacturing efforts, this infographic examines how the pharma sector is being affected by current global instability due to political turmoil and soaring energy prices.

This infographic reflects on the evolution of the biotech sector since 2016, tracking rising revenues, investment cuts and drugs that are making it to market.

ESMO Recommendations for Diagnosis and Staging of Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Bronchoscopy: for central lesions; can be paired with bronchial washing, brushing, and bronchial and transbronchial biopsy