238 * single-centre experience with second-generation devices for transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Conclusions: TA-AVI 2nd using JenaValve and Symetis Acurate devices yield excellent acute clinical and haemodynamic outcomes. Ease of implantability and good functional outcome with low rates of relevant PVL appear to be the most obvious improvements compared to first-generation devices. Before recommendations on which device is best suited for which patient can be made, experience with larger patient numbers has to be awaited.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Treede, H., Seiffert, M., Conradi, L., Diemert, P., Schirmer, J., Blankenberg, S., Schnabel, R., Reichenspurner, H. Tags: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: The real-world experience Source Type: research