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Histological Findings and Predictors of Cerebral Debris From Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The ALSTER Experience Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
ConclusionThis study showed a high rate of embolic debris consisting of typical anatomic structures known to be altered in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Female patients with diabetes mellitus have increased risk of embolic debris and should be protected by a cerebral protection system during transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Because valve tissue embolizes more often in patients with predilation, procedural planning should consider this finding. Both cerebral arteries (brachiocephalic trunk, left carotid artery) should be protected in the same way.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Schmidt, T., Akdag, O., Wohlmuth, P., Thielsen, T., Schewel, D., Schewel, J., Alessandrini, H., Kreidel, F., Bader, R., Romero, M., Ladich, E., Virmani, R., Schafer, U., Kuck, K.–H., Frerker, C. Tags: Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions, Treatment Original Research Source Type: research

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With or Without Preimplantation Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Interventional Cardiology
Conclusions Our analysis suggests that TAVI procedures with or without preimplantation BAV were associated with similar outcomes for a number of clinically relevant end points. Further studies including a large number of patients are needed to ascertain the impact of TAVI without preimplantation BAV as a standard practice.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - June 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bagur, R., Kwok, C. S., Nombela-Franco, L., Ludman, P. F., de Belder, M. A., Sponga, S., Gunning, M., Nolan, J., Diamantouros, P., Teefy, P. J., Kiaii, B., Chu, M. W. A., Mamas, M. A. Tags: Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Interventional Cardiology Source Type: research