Impact of left ventricle outflow tract calcification on the outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A study ‐level meta‐analysis

ConclusionThe presence of significant LVOT calcification increases the risk of periprocedural and 1-year mortality, stroke, myocardial infarction, PVL and aortic annulus/root rupture after TAVI. Self-expandable valves may be a preferrable option in this scenario. Structural heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists should consider this factor when referring patients for TAVI and technical aspects (such as the type of transcatheter heart valve to be deployed or the use of pre-/post-dilatation) should be factored in.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 13, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Michel Pompeu S á, Jef Van den Eynde, John H. Malin, Gianluca Torregrossa, Serge Sicouri, Basel Ramlawi Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research