The latest data on mitral valve infective endocarditis after TAVR

A view showing the close relationship between the mitral and aortic valves and how the overhang of a longer TAVR valve in the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) may cause friction near the mitral valve. Image from a mitral echo assessment using Siemens eSie Valves software at ACC22.

A view showing the close relationship between the mitral and aortic valves and how the overhang of a longer TAVR valve in the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) may cause friction near the mitral valve. Image from a mitral echo assessment using Siemens eSie Valves software at ACC22.

Self-expanding heart valves and the presence of significant PVL were both linked to a heightened risk of mitral valve infective endocarditis after TAVR. 

MD Anderson appointed a chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

Ranna Parekh, MD, is the diversity and inclusion officer at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and will soon switch to that role at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Ranna Parekh, MD, is the diversity and inclusion officer at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and will soon switch to that role at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has hired Ranna Parekh, MD, as its chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer (CDEIO), who currently serves as the inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer at American College of Cardiology (ACC) .