Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement without contrast medium using the Medtronic CoreValve system: a single center experience.

CONCLUSIONS: In patients with advanced CKD, a strategy of "zero contrast" TAVR, preceded by accurate CT scan analysis and procedural planning, appears to be safe and feasible permitting to preserve renal function. The avoidance of contrast medium during preprocedural analysis and TAVR implantation could reduce the incidence of AKI and consequently could improve outcomes in this complex patient cohort.
PMID: 32241088 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - March 31, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Maffeo D, Bettari L, Latib A, Maiandi C, Villa E, Messina A, Saccocci M, Arneri A, Cuccia C, Troise G Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research