Centre De Recherche De L'institut Universitaire De Cardiologie Et De Pneumologie De Quebec

This study aims to find the best short-term medication to prevent blood clots from forming on a heart device. The device is implanted to help prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers are comparing a newer type of blood thinner (DOAC) to standard aspirin-lik…

This study compares two ways to replace a narrowed heart valve in elderly patients with a small aortic opening. It randomly assigns 300 patients to either traditional open-heart surgery (SAVR) or a less invasive catheter-based procedure (TAVR). The goal is to see which method lea…

This study tests whether wearing a heart monitor for one week before a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement helps doctors spot hidden heart rhythm problems. Researchers want to see if finding these rhythm issues early allows for better treatment planning before the procedu…