Balloon aortic valvuloplasty to improve candidacy of patients evaluated for transcatheter aortic valve replacement

ConclusionsWhen evaluating frailty measures post BAV, we saw no significant improvement in mean GS, however, we observed a significant improvement in non‐ambulatory patients and ADL scores. We also describe improved Class IV CHF symptoms. With this improved health status, the majority of patients underwent subsequent valve therapy, demonstrating that BAV may improve candidacy of patients for TAVR.

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mani Arsalan, Samir Khan, Jake Golman, Molly Szerlip, Cecile Mahoney, Morley Herbert, David Brown, Michael Mack, Elizabeth M. Holper Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research