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The Promise and Perils of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) in Low Surgical Risk Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis in the Current Era

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) has become the preferred treatment approach for many patients with symptomatic severe aortic valve stenosis (SsAS), particularly those who are deemed at high surgical risk. However, in low-risk surgical patients (LSRP) with SsAS, the choice between TAVR and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is often a matter of debate and depends on several clinical and anatomical considerations.

Recent Findings

Midterm data show similar clinical outcomes and durability of TAVR and SAVR bioprosthetic valves in LRSP. Data on long term durability and outcomes of TAVR in LRSP remains scarce.

Summary

Both TAVR and SAVR are reasonable options in LRSP with SsAS. Nevertheless, many of these LRSP are expected to outlive their bioprosthetic valves and planning for the second aortic valve replacement should begin at the time of the index procedure with special consideration for coronary re-access, risk for coronary obstruction, and prothesis patient mismatch.
Title
The Promise and Perils of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) in Low Surgical Risk Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis in the Current Era
Authors
Ahmed Hassanin
Molly Szerlip
Publication date
16-08-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 11/2024
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02116-4
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