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Left atrial function index (LAFI) and outcome in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Clin Res Cardiol 2022; 111:944-954. [PMID: 35320406 PMCID: PMC9334426 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-022-02010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Clinical data regarding the association between the left atrial function index (LAFI) and outcome in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are limited. Objectives We aimed to investigate the association between the left atrial function index (LAFI) and outcome in patients undergoing TAVR. Methods In this retrospective multicenter study, we assessed baseline LAFI in 733 patients undergoing TAVR for severe aortic stenosis in two German high-volume centers between 2008 and 2019. Based on receiver operating characteristic curves, patients were stratified according to their baseline LAFI into two groups (LAFI ≤ 13.5 vs. LAFI > 13.5) and assessed for post-procedural outcome. The primary endpoint of our study was the 1-year all-cause mortality. Results Patients with a LAFI ≤ 13.5 had significantly more often atrial fibrillation (p < 0.001), lower LVEF (p < 0.001) and higher levels of NT-proBNP (p < 0.001). After TAVR, a significant improvement in the LAFI as compared to baseline was observed at 12 months after the procedure (28.4 vs. 32.9; p = 0.001). Compared to patients with a LAFI > 13.5, those with a LAFI ≤ 13.5 showed significantly higher rate of 1-year mortality (7.9% vs. 4.0%; p = 0.03). A lower LAFI has been identified as independent predictor of mortality in multivariate analysis (HR (95% CI) 2.0 (1.1–3.9); p = 0.03). Conclusion A reduced LAFI is associated with adverse outcome and an independent predictor of mortality in TAVR patients. TAVR improves LAFI within 12 months after the procedure. Graphical abstract Left Atrial Function Index (LAFI) in Patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. A Kaplan–Meier survival analysis of 1-year all-cause mortality in patients with LAFI ≤ 13.5 compared with patients with LAFI > 13.5. Comparing rates of 1-year all-cause mortality between the different LAFI groups, we found a significant association between left atrial function and mortality. LAFI Left atrial function index. B Comparison of the mean LAFI before and after TAVR. After long-term follow-up the LAFI improved significantly. LAFI Left atrial function index; FU follow-up. C Assessment of the left atrial function index using the pre-procedural transthoracic echocardiography. A Measurement of the minimal left atrial volume (LAEDV). B Assessment of the maximal left atrial volume (LAESV). ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00392-022-02010-5.
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- Jasmin Shamekhi
- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Heart Center, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Department of Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Left Ventricular Apex: A "Minimally Invasive Motorway" for Safe Cardiovascular Procedures. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10173857. [PMID: 34501308 PMCID: PMC8432001 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Since the advent of TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), the transapical surgical approach has been affirmed as a safe and effective alternative access for patients with unsuitable peripheral arteries. With the improvement of devices for transfemoral approach and the development of other alternative accesses, the number of transapical procedures has decreased significantly worldwide. The left ventricular apex, however, has proved to be a safe and valid alternative access for various other structural heart procedures such as mitral valve repair, mitral valve-in-valve or valve-in-ring replacement, transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR), transcatheter mitral paravalvular leak repair, and thoracic aorta endovascular repair (TEVAR). We review the literature and our experience of various hybrid transcatheter structural heart procedures using the transapical surgical approach and discuss pros and cons.
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Dose approach matter? A meta-analysis of outcomes following transfemoral versus transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:358. [PMID: 34320946 PMCID: PMC8320184 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02158-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has gained increasing acceptance for patients with aortic disease. Both transfemoral (TF-TAVR) and transapical (TA-TAVR) approach were widely adopted while their performances are limited to a few studies with controversial results. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the mortality and morbidity of complications between TF- versus TA-TAVR based on the latest data. Methods Electronic databases were searched until April 2021. RCTs and observational studies comparing the outcomes between TF-TAVR versus TA-TAVR patients were included. Heterogeneity assumption was assessed by an I2 test. The pooled odds ratios(OR) or mean differences with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to evaluate the difference for each end point using a fixed-effect model or random-effect model based on I2 test. Results The meta-analysis included 1 RCT and 20 observational studies, enrolling 19,520 patients (TF-TAVR, n = 11,986 and TA-TAVR, n = 7,534). Compared with TA-TAVR, TF-TAVR patients showed significantly lower rate of postoperative in-hospital death (OR = 0.67, 95% CI 0.59–0.77, P < 0.001) and 1-year death (OR = 0.53, 95% CI 0.41–0.69, P < 0.001). Incidence of major bleeding and acute kidney injury were lower and length of hospital stay was shorter, whereas those of permanent pacemaker and major vascular complication were higher in TF-TAVR patients. There were no significant differences between TF-TAVR versus TA-TAVR for stroke and mid-term mortality. Conclusions There were fewer early deaths in patients with transfemoral approach, whereas the number of mid-term deaths and stroke was not significantly different between two approaches. TF-TAVR was associated with lower risk of bleeding, acute kidney injury as well as shorter in-hospital stay, but higher incidence of vascular complication and permanent pacemaker implantation. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12872-021-02158-4.
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- Ruikang Guo
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Transapical transcatheter aortic valves. Down but definitely not out for the count. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2019; 94:745. [PMID: 31675157 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Dhaval R Parekh
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.,Department of Internal Medicine, CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.,Department of Internal Medicine, CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Cardiology, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a focus on transcarotid: a review of the current literature. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:420. [PMID: 31660319 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.07.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Valve replacement in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis has undergone a huge paradigm shift in the recent years in terms of procedural details and vascular access site for patients who have poor peripheral access. Carotid artery is one of the more promising access sites which has been proven to provide a good alternative site with comparable outcomes to transfemoral approach. In this manuscript, we will provide a review of the current literature on transaortic, transapical, transaxillary and transcarotid approaches to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) while focusing on the transcarotid approach.
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- Issa Pour-Ghaz
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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