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Open Access 01-12-2016 | Research article

Can predilatation in transcatheter aortic valve implantation be omitted? - a prospective randomized study

Authors: Henrik Casimir Ahn, Niels-Erik Nielsen, Jacek Baranowski

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

The use of a balloon expandable stent valve includes balloon predilatation of the aortic stenosis before valve deployment. The aim of the study was to see whether or not balloon predilatation is necessary in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI).

Methods

Sixty consecutive TAVI patients were randomized to the standard procedure or to a protocol where balloon predilatation was omitted.

Results

There were no significant differences between the groups regarding early hemodynamic results or complication rates.

Conclusions

TAVI can be performed safely without balloon predilatation and with the same early results as achieved with the standard procedure including balloon predilatation. The reduction in the number of pacing periods required may be beneficial for the patient.

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Title: Can predilatation in transcatheter aortic valve implantation be omitted? - a prospective randomized study
Authors: Henrik Casimir Ahn
Niels-Erik Nielsen
Jacek Baranowski
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-016-0516-x

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Can predilatation in transcatheter aortic valve implantation be omitted? - a prospective randomized study

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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