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Michel JM, Hashorva D, Kretschmer A, Alvarez-Covarrubias HA, Mayr NP, Pellegrini C, Rheude T, Frangieh AH, Giacoppo D, Kastrati A, Schunkert H, Xhepa E, Joner M, Kasel AM. Evaluation of a Low-Dose Radiation Protocol During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Am J Cardiol 2021; 139:71-78. [PMID: 33190811 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a low-dose imaging protocol to reduce intraprocedural radiation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Observational analysis: 802 transfemoral TAVI patients receiving balloon-expandable devices ≥23 mm at a high-volume centre. After propensity score matching, a standard-dose group (SD, n = 333) treated between January 2014 and February 2016 was compared with a low-dose group (LD, n = 333) treated between August 2017 and March 2019 after departmental uptake of a low-dose imaging protocol (reduced field size, high table height, use of "fluoro save," 3.75 frames/second acquisition, increased filtering). Primary end point was dose-area product (DAP). Secondary safety end points were VARC-2 device success and a composite of in-hospital complications. The LD protocol was associated with lower DAP (4.64 [2.93, 8.42] vs 22.73 [12.31, 34.58] Gy⋅cm2, p <0.001) and fluoroscopy time (10.4 [8.1, 13.9] vs 11.5 [9.1, 15.3] minutes, p = 0.001). Contrast use was higher in the LD group (LD 110 [94, 130] vs SD 100 [80, 135] milliliters, p = 0.042). Device success (LD 88.3% vs SD 91.3%, p = 0.25), and the composite end point (LD 8.1% vs SD 11.4%, p = 0.19) were similar. In multivariate analysis, the low-dose protocol was associated with a 19.8 Gy⋅cm2 reduction in procedural DAP (p <0.001). In conclusion, compared with standard imaging, a low-dose protocol for TAVI significantly reduced radiation dose without compromising outcomes.
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Sá MPBO, Simonato M, Van den Eynde J, Cavalcanti LRP, Roever L, Bisleri G, Dokollari A, Dvir D, Zhigalov K, Ruhparwar A, Weymann A. Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valves and moderate aortic stenosis in heart failure: New indications for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2020; 31:435-445. [PMID: 33065313 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aortic stenosis (AS) remains one of the most common valvular heart diseases, with enormous impact on patient survival. Over the past years, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become a reality worldwide, offering a less invasive method to treat AS. Apart from the classical indications for aortic valve disease, recent studies tried to address unanswered questions for TAVI - asymptomatic severe AS, bicuspid aortic valves and moderate AS in patients with heart failure. This review discusses the rationale of those possible indications, pitfalls and current evidence in the medical literature.
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- Michel Pompeu B O Sá
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pronto Socorro Cardiológico de Pernambuco - PROCAPE, University of Pernambuco, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Research Unit of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, and Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Pronto Socorro Cardiológico de Pernambuco - PROCAPE, University of Pernambuco, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Research, Federal University of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, Essen, Germany
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Petronio AS, Angelillis M, De Backer O, Giannini C, Costa G, Fiorina C, Castriota F, Bedogni F, Laborde JC, Søndergaard L. Bicuspid aortic valve sizing for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Development and validation of an algorithm based on multi-slice computed tomography. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2020; 14:452-461. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2020.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Tang GHL, Zaid S, Schnittman SR, Ahmad H, Kaple R, Undemir C, Dutta T, Poniros A, Bennett J, Feng C, Cohen M, Lansman SL. Novel predictors of mild paravalvular aortic regurgitation in SAPIEN 3 transcatheter aortic valve implantation. EUROINTERVENTION 2019; 14:58-68. [PMID: 29488887 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-18-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIMS Paravalvular leak (PVL) remains an important issue in TAVI. The Edwards SAPIEN 3 (S3) valve has reduced PVL but in up to one third of patients mild leak remains. Our study aimed to identify predictors of mild PVL after TAVI with the S3 valve. METHODS AND RESULTS From October 2015 to May 2017, 122 consecutive patients underwent S3 TAVI for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Thirty-three patients with mild PVL on transthoracic echocardiography at 30-day follow-up were compared to 89 with none/trace PVL. Thirty-day mortality was 2.5% (n=3), with zero stroke and major vascular complications. There were no differences between the two groups in patient characteristics, annular and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) sizing, distribution and severity of annular calcification, valve implantation technique, post-dilatation and implant depth. Mild PVL was associated with higher annular eccentricity (p=0.04) and moderate-severe LVOT calcification (p=0.03). Independent predictors of mild PVL were LVOT eccentricity (OR 1.05 per % ellipticity, 95% CI: 1.02-1.09, p=0.005), discordant sizing (OR 3.08, 95% CI: 1.20-7.90, p=0.02) and three-leaflet calcification (OR 13.3, 95% CI: 2.66-66.7, p=0.002). CONCLUSIONS LVOT eccentricity and discordant sizing predict PVL after S3 TAVI. Further studies are needed to understand their mechanism and significance.
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- Gilbert H L Tang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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Das R, Puri R. Transcatheter Treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease: Imaging and Interventional Considerations. Front Cardiovasc Med 2018; 5:91. [PMID: 30073170 PMCID: PMC6060433 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2018.00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease have systematically been excluded from large randomized clinical trials investigating transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) due to their younger age, lower surgical risk and complex aortic anatomy. The asymmetric nature of the bicuspid valve orifice often accompanied by heavy regional calcification has led to concerns regarding valve positioning and expansion. Bicuspid aortic valve disease patients are at heightened risk of TAVI-related complications including coronary occlusion, aortic dissection and annular rupture, as well as the known risks of progressive aortopathy in these patients. These unique anatomical characteristics pose challenges for TAVI operators. However, with recent and ongoing refinements in implantation technique, improvements in pre-procedural imaging and iterations in device design, TAVI is emerging as a safe and feasible treatment option in this population. Paravalvular aortic regurgitation and high pacemaker rates have been the Achilles Heel for TAVI in bicuspid valve patients, yet newer generation devices are yielding promising results. Further studies are required before TAVI ultimately emerges as a viable option in low and intermediate surgical-risk patients with bicuspid valve disease. This review comprehensively summarizes the epidemiology, pathology and current evidence for TAVI in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease. We also outline some practical tips for performing TAVI in these patients.
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- Rajiv Das
- Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Aortic annulus sizing in stenotic bicommissural non-raphe-type bicuspid aortic valves: reconstructing a three-dimensional structure using only two hinge points. Clin Res Cardiol 2018; 108:6-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s00392-018-1295-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Liu X, He Y, Zhu Q, Gao F, He W, Yu L, Zhou Q, Kong M, Wang J. Supra-annular structure assessment for self-expanding transcatheter heart valve size selection in patients with bicuspid aortic valve. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2018; 91:986-994. [PMID: 29399947 PMCID: PMC5947734 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Objectives To explore assessment of supra‐annular structure for self‐expanding transcatheter heart valve (THV) size selection in patients with bicuspid aortic stenosis (AS). Background Annulus‐based device selection from CT measurement is the standard sizing strategy for tricuspid aortic valve before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Because of supra‐annular deformity, device selection for bicuspid AS has not been systemically studied. Methods Twelve patients with bicuspid AS who underwent TAVR with self‐expanding THVs were included in this study. To assess supra‐annular structure, sequential balloon aortic valvuloplasty was performed in every 2 mm increments until waist sign occurred with less than mild regurgitation. Procedural results and 30 day follow‐up outcomes were analyzed. Results Seven patients (58.3%) with 18 mm; three patients (25%) with sequential 18 mm, 20 mm; and only two patients (16.7%) with sequential 18 mm, 20 mm, and 22 mm balloon sizing were performed, respectively. According to the results of supra‐annular assessment, a smaller device size (91.7%) was selected in all but one patient compared with annulus based sizing strategy, and the outcomes were satisfactory with 100% procedural success. No mortality and 1 minor stroke were observed at 30 d follow‐up. The percentage of NYHA III/IV decreased from 83.3% (9/12) to 16.7% (2/12). No new permanent pacemaker implantation and no moderate or severe paravalvular leakage were found. Conclusions A supra‐annular structure based sizing strategy is feasible for TAVR in patients with bicuspid AS.
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- Xianbao Liu
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Echocardiography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Frangieh AH, Ott I, Michel J, Shivaraju A, Joner M, Mayr NP, Hengstenberg C, Husser O, Pellegrini C, Schunkert H, Kastrati A, Kasel AM. Standardized Minimalistic Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Using the SAPIEN 3 Device: Stepwise Description, Feasibility, and Safety from a Large Consecutive Single-Center Single-Operator Cohort. STRUCTURAL HEART-THE JOURNAL OF THE HEART TEAM 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/24748706.2017.1358832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Antonio H. Frangieh
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Mänchen, Institut für Anästhesiologie, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Herz- und Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK) e.V. (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Herz- und Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK) e.V. (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Herz- und Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK) e.V. (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Hachinohe D, Kobayashi K, Furugen A, Koshima R. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Migration of a Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Int Heart J 2017; 58:290-293. [PMID: 28321026 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.16-288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Valve migration into the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a life-threatening complication. An 89-year-old female patient was admitted for TAVI due to severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. After deployment of a balloon-expandable prosthesis, the prosthesis had migrated into the LVOT. The prosthesis was reimpacted to the aortic annulus by a balloon-assisted recapture procedure. Immediately after recapturing the prosthesis with an oversized balloon, the patient's vital signs deteriorated due to acute aortic regurgitation (AR), and a prompt valve-in-valve (V-in-V) procedure allowed us to stabilize the patient's condition. This is the first reported case of a V-in-V procedure using an oversized balloon and a larger prosthesis to treat migration of the initial prosthesis into the LVOT. Balloon recapture and V-in-V procedure using an oversized balloon and larger prosthesis for a migrated balloonexpandable prosthesis into the LVOT is feasible, but hemodynamic support should be prepared before recapture and Vin-V because overdilatation of the first prosthesis might cause hemodynamic collapse due to severe AR.
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