Stroke Severity in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

An assessment of the comparative incidence of fatal or disabling stroke may influence choice of intervention for patients with severe aortic stenosis. We explored whether transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with a lower incidence of fatal or disabling stroke, compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 9, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: P ádraig Synnott, Robert P Murphy, Conor Judge, Maria Costello, Catriona Reddin, Karen Dennehy, Elaine Loughlin, Andrew Smyth, Darren Mylotte, Martin J. O'Donnell, Michelle Canavan Source Type: research