Evolution of definitions and understanding of vascular complications related to transcatheter aortic valve replacement

• Published in: Minerva cardioangiologica Vol. 61; no. 5; p. 513
• Main Authors: Paradis, J M, Nazif, T, George, I, Leon, M, Kodali, S, Williams, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.10.2013
• Subjects: Aortic Valve - pathology; Aortic Valve - surgery; Aortic Valve Stenosis - pathology; Aortic Valve Stenosis - surgery; Blood Transfusion; Cardiac Catheterization - methods; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - methods; Hemorrhage - epidemiology; Hemorrhage - etiology; Humans; Incidence; Postoperative Complications - epidemiology; Postoperative Complications - physiopathology; Renal Insufficiency - epidemiology; Renal Insufficiency - etiology; Vascular Diseases - epidemiology; Vascular Diseases - etiology; Vascular Diseases - physiopathology

Vascular complications have emerged as a major clinical challenge during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Recent reports demonstrate that major vascular complications not only predict major bleeding, transfusions, and renal failure, but are also associated with increased mortality. Dur...