Predicting vascular complications during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement using computed tomography: A novel area based index

Conclusions: Using CT analysis, an SFAR of 1.45 and an SFAAR of 1.35 are each significant predictors of vascular complications among patients undergoing TF‐TAVR. Utilization of CT‐based area may provide a more accurate screen for patients undergoing evaluation for TF‐TAVR as it takes into consideration the elliptical nature of the vessel. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 21, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Amar Krishnaswamy, Akhil Parashar, Shikhar Agarwal, Dhruv K Modi, Kanhaiya L Poddar, Lars G. Svensson, Eric E. Roselli, Paul Schoenhagen, E Murat Tuzcu, Samir R Kapadia Tags: Original Studie Source Type: research