Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Nonhome Discharge Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Multicenter Australian Experience —The NHD TAVI Study

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a cornerstone intervention for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). A considerable number of TAVI recipients experience nonhome discharge (NHD),1 –5 a phenomenon traditionally associated with increased health care utilization, morbidity, and mortality.6 Patients who underwent TAVI may be particularly vulnerable to NHD given that they are often over the age of 80 years, co-morbid, and frail.7 For patients who cannot return home after NHD, th e outcomes can be devastating leading to physical disability and psychological harm.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anant D. Butala, Shane Nanayakkara, Rohan V. Navani, Sonny Palmer, Samer Noaman, Kawa Haji, Nay M. Htun, Antony S. Walton, Dion Stub Source Type: research