JACC. Cardiovascular interventions
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions
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Every issue of JACC. Cardiovascular interventions moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
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The latest articles summarized from JACC. Cardiovascular interventions.
Impact of Tissue Treatment and Leaflet Design on Fifth-Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valve Function
Jun 9, 2026
The study aimed to compare the performance of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA (S3UR) transcatheter heart valve with the SAPIEN 3 Ultra (S3U) valve, particularly in terms of hydrodynamics, leaflet motion, and material properties during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), valve-in-valve (VIV), and redo-TAVR procedures. Results indicated that the 23-mm S3UR valve exhibited improved hemodynamic performance and leaflet characteristics compared to the S3U, suggesting that the design modifications in the S3UR may enhance valve function. The authors conclude that these differences warrant further investigation to optimize transcatheter heart valve design.
Comparison of Leaflet Modification Techniques for TAV-in-TAV: Insights From Bench Testing
Jun 9, 2026
The authors aimed to evaluate the leaflet splay geometry produced by different leaflet modification techniques—BASILICA, balloon-assisted BASILICA (BA-BASILICA), and UNICORN—during TAV-in-TAV procedures to mitigate the risk of coronary obstruction. Their bench testing revealed that while BASILICA and BA-BASILICA produced similar vertical leaflet splay areas, UNICORN generated significantly larger functional splay areas under certain conditions, although its feasibility was limited in specific TAV combinations. The study highlights the importance of design, alignment, and implantation depth in optimizing leaflet modification outcomes.
A Proposed Anatomical-Fluoroscopic Workflow to Identify the Optimal Split Line for Leaflet Modification in Redo-TAVR
Jun 9, 2026
The authors aim to refine the optimal leaflet modification strategy for redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) by clarifying the anatomical relationships between valve leaflets and surrounding structures. They propose a systematic, imaging-guided workflow that identifies modifiable leaflet regions and suggests specific split lines to avoid coronary obstruction, based on preprocedural computed tomography. Further studies are planned to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of this proposed approach.
Leaflet Modification for Redo-TAVR: Impact of Valve Type, Expansion, and Failure Mode-A Bench Study
Jun 9, 2026
This study investigates the factors influencing the efficacy of leaflet modification techniques in redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), specifically examining how valve type, annular constraint, flow conditions, and leaflet degeneration affect outcomes. The authors found that leaflet splay varies significantly based on these factors, with different transcatheter heart valves responding uniquely to modification techniques. Overall, the results highlight the complexity of achieving effective leaflet modification in redo-TAVR procedures.