Major thrombocytopenia after balloon‐expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Prognostic implications and comparison to surgical aortic valve replacement

Conclusions: Post‐TAVR thrombocytopenia is a common phenomenon and its magnitude appears similar to that seen after SAVR. It is most often transient, not associated with adverse sequelae and, unless persistent, should be managed in an expectant fashion. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 13, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hasan Jilaihawi, Niraj Doctor, Tarun Chakravarty, Mohammad Kashif, James Mirocha, Wen Cheng, Michael Lill, Mamoo Nakamura, Mitch Gheorghiu, Raj Makkar Tags: Original Studie Source Type: research