Tissue diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions ( PPLs ) can be challenging. In the past,
flexible bronchoscopy was commonly performed for this purpose but its diagnostic yield is …

Background There is a paucity of data on the burden of in-stent restenosis (ISR) in the United
States as well as on its presentation and appropriate treatment strategies. Objectives This …

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is typically performed under
general anesthesia (GA). However, there is increasing data supporting the safety of performing …

… Tower-Rader and Mohananey contributed equally to this work and are joint first authors. …
Tower-Rader and Mohananey contributed equally to this work and are joint first authors. …

Sports-related sudden cardiac death (SrSCD) is a catastrophic event and a leading medical
cause of death in athletes (1). The incidence of SrSCD is debated with estimates ranging …

Background The impact of coronary artery disease ( CAD ) on outcomes after transcatheter
aortic valve replacement ( TAVR ) is understudied. Literature on the prognostic role of CAD in …

Importance Infective endocarditis is a life-threating condition with annual mortality of as much
as 40% and is associated with embolic events in as many as 80% of cases. These embolic …

Background Intravascular imaging with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence
tomography (OCT) is an important adjunct to invasive coronary angiography. Objectives …

Background Guidelines have recommended the use of dexmedetomidine or propofol for
sedation after cardiac surgery, and propofol monotherapy for other patients. Further outcome …

Background: There is a lack of consensus regarding the yield and safety of transbronchial
cryobiopsies for diagnosing diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD). The purpose of this …