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: Kyle J. Riley, Lee-Wei Kao, Ying Low, Shika Card, Gem Manalo, Jeffrey P. Flemming, Michael K. Essandoh, Adam A. Dalia, Jason Z. Qu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research