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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

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A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. Tumor size ranged from 0.3

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Tricuspid Valve Repair with MitraClip

Global Radiology CME

Rarer causes include rheumatic disease, congenital, myxomatous degeneration, endocarditis, or pulmonary hypertension [3]. However, minimally invasive methods are starting to gain popularity as the mainstay of treatment. Diagnosis and treatment of tricuspid valve disease: current and future perspectives. Circulation.