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Suzanne J. Baron, MD, MSc, FSCAI

Baron is director of interventional cardiology research at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Most recent by Suzanne J. Baron, MD, MSc, FSCAI

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April 07, 2024
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Chelation therapy fails to improve cardiovascular outcomes after heart attack: TACT2

ATLANTA — In the TACT2 trial, chelation therapy reduced levels of lead in the blood but did not improve cardiovascular outcomes for adults with diabetes and a prior heart attack.

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April 07, 2024
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In small aortic annuli, self-expanding TAVR valve may be preferred for hemodynamics

ATLANTA — In patients with severe aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, hemodynamic parameters were best with a self-expanding valve, according to data from the SMART trial.