Pre-Implantation Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty and Clinical Outcomes Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Propensity Score Analysis of the UK Registry [Valvular Heart Disease]

ConclusionsPerforming TAVI without predilation was not associated with adverse short‐term outcomes post procedure, especially when using a balloon‐expandable prosthesis. Randomized trials including different valve types are required to provide conclusive evidence regarding the utility of predilation before‐TAVI.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martin, G. P., Sperrin, M., Bagur, R., de Belder, M. A., Buchan, I., Gunning, M., Ludman, P. F., Mamas, M. A. Tags: Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Original Research Source Type: research