The introduction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been a transformative step in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis. Patients who are ineligible or very high-risk for open surgery are now routinely treated with this less-invasive option.
Medical professional liability studies most often use aggregated data across all physicians in a specialty and lack data on those who were not sued.
Implantable pacemakers have existed for decades. Although numerous bells and whistles have been added, the essential components of pacemakers have remained unchanged.