Association Of Stroke With Pattern Of Aortic Leaflet And Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Calcifications

Introduction: Stroke is a feared complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) used for treatment of severe aortic stenosis. The risk of stroke has been associated with leaflet calcification burden. We aimed to investigate whether a specific pattern of aortic leaflet and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) calcification is associated with stroke risk.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - July 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: D. Brito, M. Shotwell, P. Agrawal, S. Patibandla, M. Kadiyala, Y. Hamirani, R. Daggubati, B. Raybuck, A. Kawsara, I. Zeb Source Type: research