Alternative Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians versus Younger Patients

Conclusion AA TAVR in nonagenarian patients who are not candidates for transfemoral approach can be efficaciously performed with comparable clinical outcomes to younger patients, age <90 years. Furthermore, some access sites should be avoided when possible; notably TA was associated with increased mortality, stroke, and new onset atrial fibrillation. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - April 5, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lin, Nicole Nores, Marcos A. James, Taylor M. Rothenberg, Mark Stamou, Sotiris C. Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research