Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in the United States: Predictors of early hospital discharge

CONCLUSIONSFemales, bleeding, blood transfusions, stroke, permanent pacemakers, mechanical circulatory support devices, renal failure were associated with lower odds for early discharge. Transfemoral approach and prior aortic valvuloplasty increased the likelihood for early discharge. Post‐TAVI length of stay was associated with significantly higher hospitalization costs.

Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - February 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sagar Mallikethi ‐Reddy, Emmanuel Akintoye, Tesfaye Telila, Rajeev Sudhakar, Kavyashri Jagadeesh, Alexandros Briasoulis, Melvyn Rubenfire, Luis Afonso, Cindy L. Grines Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research