Cerebral Events and Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Abstract Stroke has emerged as one of the most concerning complications following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); associated with high morbidity and mortality. We discuss the potential mechanisms of stroke following TAVR, as well as the newly developed embolic protection devices aimed to reduce the risk of stroke. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1002%2Fccd.25457

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 19, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Melanie Freeman, Marco Barbanti, David A. Wood, Jian Ye, John G. Webb Tags: Core Curriculum Source Type: research