Meta-Analysis of Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as an effective therapy for patients with severe aortic stenosis, irrespective of surgical risks.1 Stroke due to cerebral embolization of debris is a devastating periprocedural complication of TAVR and is associated with poor outcomes. The risk of stroke could be decreased by capturing the debris using cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices.2 An analysis of the TVT (Transcatheter Valve Therapy) Registry showed that CEPs were used in 28% of centers and 13% of all procedures.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - February 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmad Al-Abdouh, Mohammed Mhanna, Ahmad Jabri, Taha Ahmed, Ahmed M. Altibi, Fares Ghanem, Laith Alhuneafat, Ayman Albadawi, Mahmoud Barbarawi, Nakeya Dewaswala, Huzefa Bhopalwala, Amartya Kundu, Islam Y. Elgendy Source Type: research