Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whethe...Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.展开更多
Aortic regurgitation(AR)poses distinct challenges in interventional cardiology,necessitating novel approaches for treatment.This editorial examined the evolving landscape of transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR...Aortic regurgitation(AR)poses distinct challenges in interventional cardiology,necessitating novel approaches for treatment.This editorial examined the evolving landscape of transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR)as an alternative therapeutic strategy for AR,particularly in patients deemed high risk for surgery.We explored the anatomical and patho-physiological disparities between AR and aortic stenosis(AS)and elucidates the technical nuances of TAVR procedures in AR pa-tients,emphasizing the need for precise prosthesis positioning and considerations for excessive stroke volume.Additionally,we discussed the safety and efficacy of TAVR compared to SAVR in AR management,drawing insights from recent case series and registry data.Notably,dedicated TAVR devices tailored for AR,such as the J-Valve and JenaValve,demonstrate promising out-comes in reducing residual AR and ensuring procedural success.Conversely,“off-label”TAVR devices,including balloon-ex-pandable and self-expandable platforms,offer feasible alternatives-particularly for large aortic annuli-with favorable device suc-cess rates and low residual AR rates.We highlighted the need for further research,including randomized trials,to delineate the definitive role of TAVR in AR treatment and to address remaining questions regarding device selection and long-term outcomes.In conclusion,TAVR emerges as a viable option for patients with AR,particularly those facing high surgical risks or frailty,with ongoing investigations poised to refine its position in the therapeutic armamentarium.展开更多
Germany’s political parties reshuffle in the run-up to the 2009 federal election More than six months after the parliamentary election in Hesse State, Germany, on January 27, the five elected parties —
Mongolians bask in the spotlight and cement their bonds with Japanese“neighbors”Usually shrouded in mystery and obscurity, Mongolia is seen as inconspicuous in world affairs. That all changed recently when in the sp...Mongolians bask in the spotlight and cement their bonds with Japanese“neighbors”Usually shrouded in mystery and obscurity, Mongolia is seen as inconspicuous in world affairs. That all changed recently when in the space of one month the landlocked country hosted Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and played joint military war games with the United States.展开更多
文摘Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.
文摘Aortic regurgitation(AR)poses distinct challenges in interventional cardiology,necessitating novel approaches for treatment.This editorial examined the evolving landscape of transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR)as an alternative therapeutic strategy for AR,particularly in patients deemed high risk for surgery.We explored the anatomical and patho-physiological disparities between AR and aortic stenosis(AS)and elucidates the technical nuances of TAVR procedures in AR pa-tients,emphasizing the need for precise prosthesis positioning and considerations for excessive stroke volume.Additionally,we discussed the safety and efficacy of TAVR compared to SAVR in AR management,drawing insights from recent case series and registry data.Notably,dedicated TAVR devices tailored for AR,such as the J-Valve and JenaValve,demonstrate promising out-comes in reducing residual AR and ensuring procedural success.Conversely,“off-label”TAVR devices,including balloon-ex-pandable and self-expandable platforms,offer feasible alternatives-particularly for large aortic annuli-with favorable device suc-cess rates and low residual AR rates.We highlighted the need for further research,including randomized trials,to delineate the definitive role of TAVR in AR treatment and to address remaining questions regarding device selection and long-term outcomes.In conclusion,TAVR emerges as a viable option for patients with AR,particularly those facing high surgical risks or frailty,with ongoing investigations poised to refine its position in the therapeutic armamentarium.
文摘Germany’s political parties reshuffle in the run-up to the 2009 federal election More than six months after the parliamentary election in Hesse State, Germany, on January 27, the five elected parties —
文摘Mongolians bask in the spotlight and cement their bonds with Japanese“neighbors”Usually shrouded in mystery and obscurity, Mongolia is seen as inconspicuous in world affairs. That all changed recently when in the space of one month the landlocked country hosted Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and played joint military war games with the United States.
