The study, conducted by Cornell University and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers, is to be presented this week at the annual American Thoracic Society meeting in New Orleans.

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In a startling break with tradition, the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons will manage and run their own clinical trials testing expanded uses for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

FORBES: Two Medical Societies Break New Ground To Test Medical Device

Following the approval of the first device for transcathether aortic valve replacement therapy (TAVR) earlier this month, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and The American College of Cardiology (ACC) have announced the launch of th e TVT Registry, a joint initiative that will monitor the rollout of the new technology.

FORBES: ACC and STS Announce Launch of TAVR Registry