Prevalence and predictors of carotid artery stenosis in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Conclusions: The prevalence of CAS in patients undergoing TAVI is high, exceeding that observed in patients undergoing catheterization for coronary indications. The impact of CAS on clinical outcomes following TAVI merits further research. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - June 27, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arie Steinvil, Eran Leshem‐Rubinow, Yigal Abramowitz, Yacov Shacham, Yaron Arbel, Shmuel Banai, Natan M. Bornstein, Ariel Finkelstein, Amir Halkin Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research