Neurologic Dysfunction and Neuroprotection in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is a fast-growing procedure. Expanding to low-risk patients, it has surpassed surgical aortic valve implantation in frequency and has been associated with excellent outcomes. Stroke is a devastating complication after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Silent brain infarcts identified by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging are present in most patients following transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction are common neurologic complications.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research