Meta-analysis of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Low Surgical Risk

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the current standard of care for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who are at high risk for surgery. However, several recent studies have demonstrated the comparable safety and efficacy of TAVI in low-risk patients as well. We sought to pool the existing data to further assert its comparability. MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Embase, databases were evaluated for relevant articles published from January 2005 to June 2019. Studies comparing outcomes of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients who are at low risk for surgery were included.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - November 7, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sharath C Vipparthy, Venkatesh Ravi, Sindhu Avula, Soumyasri Kambhatla, Mobasser Mahmood, Ameer Kabour, Syed Sohail Ali, Marco Barzallo, Sudhir Mungee Source Type: research