138 * transapical aortic valve implantation in patients with and without severe calcification of the ascending aorta: different preoperative characteristics but no difference in outcome

Conclusions: In contrast to conventional aortic valve replacement, severe calcification of the ascending aorta has no negative influence on perioperative outcome and long-term survival after transapical TAVI.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Buz, S., Pasic, M., Drews, T., Dreysse, S., Kukucka, M., Mladenow, A., Hetzer, R., Unbehaun, A. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Expanding indications and techniques Source Type: research