Lack of Association Between Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease and Stroke After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Conclusions The presence or absence of carotid or vertebral artery stenosis was not significantly related to the occurrence of stroke after TAVR. Routine screening for carotid and vertebral artery disease before TAVR does not appear justified.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research