Katsushika Medical Center

Incidence and Predictors of Complications After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation According to VARC‐3 Criteria: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

BACKGROUND: Despite continuous advancements in devices and techniques, transcatheter aortic valve implantation remains associated with complications impacting outcomes. In 2021, the Valve Academic Research Consortium (VARC) introduced the VARC-3 criteria to better classify proced...

Association between hemoglobin A1c levels and coronary flow reserve in angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measures chronic glycemic levels, and its elevation is associated with vascular endothelial dysfunction and microcirculatory impairment, contributing to increased cardiovascular risk. In the assessment of angina with nonobstructive coron...

Serial ultrafine endoscopic assessment of fibrin deposition and neomembrane formation in peritoneal dialysis patients using low glucose degradation product fluid

Preservation of the peritoneum is essential for the safe continuation of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Although PD fluid with low glucose degradation products (low GDP) are widely used, objective macroscopic assessment of the peritoneum during ongoing PD remains limited. We therefore...