Efficacy and safety of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in intermediate surgical risk patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionsIn this meta‐analysis we found that TAVR may be an acceptable alternative to SAVR in patients with intermediate risk for surgery. However, we must await evidence from the current large randomized trials before widespread adoption of this procedure is undertaken. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 4, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Abdur Rahman Khan, Sobia Khan, Haris Riaz, Faraz Khan Luni, Herman Simo, Aref Bin Abdulhak, Chirag Bavishi, Michael Flaherty Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research