Predictive value for paravalvular regurgitation of 3-dimensional anatomic aortic annulus shape assessed by multidetector computed tomography post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Conclusion
Basal ring CT measurement significantly underestimated the real 3D-anatomic aortic annulus area. This may impact on THV sizing and PAR incidence. 3D-oversizing index is the most predictive factor for PAR > mild.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ciobotaru, V., Maupas, E., Durrleman, N., Boulenc, J.-M., Borton, A., Pujadas-Berthault, P., Rioux, P., Maubon, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research