Patrick O’Gara

3 weeks ago | jamanetwork.com | Rick A. Nishimura |Patrick O’Gara |Robert O. Bonow

Aortic Valve Intervention for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis The treatment of valvular heart disease has rapidly evolved over the past several decades.

Oct 30, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Robert O. Bonow |Patrick O’Gara |Megan Coylewright |Kendra J. Grubb

TAVR in Young Patients With Aortic Stenosis: Appropriate Use or Indication Creep? Outcomes of Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Younger Patients Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH; Kendra J. Grubb, MD, MHA; Suzanne V. Arnold, MD, MHA; Wayne Batchelor, MD, MHS; Abhijeet Dhoble, MD, MPH; Aaron Horne Jr, MD, MBA, MHS; Martin B. Leon, MD; Vinod Thourani, MD; Tamim M. Nazif, MD; Brian R.

Oct 25, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Clyde Yancy |Patrick O’Gara |Robert O. Bonow

Regulatory Oversight of Cardiovascular Devices—Why We Care In this issue of JAMA Cardiology, Moneer and coauthors1 provide an important perspective outlining the processes by which cardiovascular devices undergo US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and receive Medicare reimbursement.1 The authors highlight the Breakthrough Devices Program, intended to spur innovation, and by use of pertinent case studies, emphasize potential advantages, as well as unintended consequences. The need for...

Sep 6, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Clyde Yancy |Patrick O’Gara |Robert O. Bonow

A Tribute to William C. Roberts, MD, 1932-2023 A gentleman in cardiovascular science and medicine is no longer with us. For those of us who shared the moments, the gift, the experience of William “Bill” C. Roberts’ (Figure) company and mentorship, we will always hold special our memories of his wit, precise intellect, plainspoken wisdom, sometimes uproarious humor, and always genteel nature, including the signature seersucker suits.

Feb 28, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Clyde Yancy |Gregg C. Fonarow |Patrick O’Gara |Candace K. McClure

February 28, 2023 JAMA Cardiol. Published online February 28, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2023.0372 Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disease condition and can precipitate stroke, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and death. Effective treatment, especially in those with elevated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.