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

This study compares two ways to replace a narrowed heart valve in patients 65 and older: a less invasive procedure (TAVR) versus open-heart surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for people with small valve openings, focusing on how well the new valve functions and…

This study tests whether 8 weeks of a blood thinner (DOAC) or antiplatelet medication works better to prevent clots on a device placed in the heart's left atrial appendage. The device is used to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation. The trial involves 510 adults …

This study compares two types of replacement heart valves placed through a thin tube (TAVI) in people whose surgically implanted aortic valves are small (23mm or less) and no longer working well. The goal is to see which device leads to fewer problems like high pressure across th…

This study tests whether wearing a continuous heart monitor for at least a week before a TAVI procedure can detect hidden irregular heartbeats in people with severe aortic stenosis. About 106 participants will use the monitor to find these silent arrhythmias, which may lead to tr…