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Filter by:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is being offered to younger patients affected by severe aortic stenosis as an alternative to surgery. Although historically excluded from the main randomized clinical trials, patients with native bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) are commonly treated in daily TAVI practice. Indeed, several observational studies reported similar outcomes of TAVI in BAV patients compared to tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) patients. Notably, BAV is frequently associated with aortic dilatation (20% to 84% of BAV patients). Surgical patients usually undergo concomitant aortic root replacement if aortic diameter exceed 50 mm (5). TAVI patients do not undergo treatment of the concomitant aortopathy, but currently there is a paucity of data regarding the progression of the aortopathy after AS treatment (6,7). The main aim of this ambispective, multicenter study is to evaluate the progression of the bicuspid valve-associated aortopathy in patients undergoing TAVI by computed tomography angiography (CTA) assessment at follow-up.
This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of multiple and mixed valvular heart disease (MMVD), which includes combinations of stenotic or regurgitant lesions on cardiac valves. The research will be conducted as a multicenter observational study, involving several centers worldwide, and will have a one-year follow-up period (with a possible extension to 5 years). The primary aim is to determine the proportion of MMVD among patients evaluated for valvular heart disease. Secondary aims include the evaluation of the epidemiologic distribution of clinical, biological, and cardiovascular imaging characteristics at baseline, management strategies, and their impact on prognosis. The study will also evaluate clinical outcomes such as mortality, hospitalization for heart failure, and changes in echocardiographic parameters. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of MMVD, addressing an important knowledge gap in this area.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is now the first therapeutic option offered to high and intermediate risk patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis but even to low-risk, when the aortic valve is tricuspid and the transfemoral approach is suitable. Vascular and bleeding complications are the most frequent procedure-related unwanted events associated with increased short-term morbidity and mortality. Selection of the appropriate vascular access site and pre-closing devices as well as stent implantation mitigate these complications. ACT-guided heparin reaching a target of 300 seconds or more is recommended prior to the placement of the guiding sheath in the common femoral artery. Protamine sulfate is the heparin antidote, which antagonizes 100% of its anti-IIa activity and 60% of its anti-Xa activity. Reversal of heparin using protamine sulfate is recommended for transapical and complicated transfemoral aortic valve placement.However, there is a great heterogeneity of protamine use in daily practice and supportive evidence for the prevention of bleeding complications as well as its safety is lacking. In addition, the radial approach for the second vascular access is more commonly used as well as the use of echo-guided femoral puncture further questioning reversal of heparin when the procedure has been successfully completed without overt bleeding complications. Our study aims to demonstrate the superiority of a strategy of systematic ACT-guided heparin administration followed by systematic antagonization with protamine sulfate over usual of care to reduce in-hospital mortality, vascular/bleeding complications, stroke and transcient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction or red blood cell transfusion, from randomization to hospital discharge
The goal of the NEO2 BAV registry is to investigate the safety, effectiveness, and clinical performance of TAVI using the ACURATE neo2 valve in patients with severe BAV stenosis. The clinical, procedural, and imaging characteristics will be collected from patients with severe BAV stenosis, regardless of the phenotype, and treated with TAVI using the ACURATE neo2 bioprosthesis worldwide.
A Prospective, Multicenter, Non-Randomized, Single-Arm, Open-Label Continued Access Study of the ShortCut™ device (The ShortCut™ CAS). The continued access study will be used to collect additional safety and effectiveness data of the ShortCut™ device for splitting bioprosthetic aortic valve leaflets, and to demonstrate coronary artery ostia patency following leaflet split, in patients who are at risk for TAVR-induced coronary artery ostium obstruction following a ViV procedure.
The aim of PLUTO-II is to use biventricular pressure-volume (PV) loop measurements to improve the understanding of direct changes in cardiac and hemodynamic physiology induced by transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) or tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER). These procedures evoke immediate changes in cardiac mechanoenergetics, ventricular-vascular interaction as well as ventricular (in)dependency. Within the context of PLUTO-II, patients will undergo biventricular PV-loop measurements before and after TAVI or TEER. In future, the application of perprocedural PV loop monitoring may tailor the daily individual decision making process during structural interventions in the catheterization laboratory.
Patients with severe aortic stenosis combined with severe heart failure often miss the opportunity for surgery, and the prognosis is poor with drug therapy alone.In recent years, the emergence of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has brought new hope for these patients, and since its birth in 2002, TAVR has been widely used internationally, and its safety and efficacy have been confirmed by several large, prospective, randomized controlled studies. Levosimendan is a new type of positive inotropic drug. It not only enhances myocardial contractile force through calcium sensitization, but also activates K+ sensitive channel KATP on the membrane of vascular smooth muscle, relaxes the arteries and veins of the whole body, and reduces the front and back load of the heart, pulmonary vascular resistance and systemic vascular resistance. A series of studies suggested that for patients undergoing thoracotomy in various cardiac surgeries, regardless of whether the patients were accompanied by ventricular systolic dysfunction before surgery, the use of levosimendan resulted in significantly higher postoperative cardiac function and decreased mortality than the control group, and patients with preoperative LVEF < 40% benefited more. At present, there are no studies to clarify the regulatory effect of levosimendan on cardiac function after TAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis complicated with cardiac insufficiency. This is a randomized controlled study. On the basis of basic drug therapy, the treatment group was given levosimendan to analyze the regulatory effect of levosimendan on cardiac function after TAVR.
The purpose of this study is to conduct a clinical investigation of the Foldax Tria Aortic Valve to collect evidence on the device's safety and performance.
SUMMARY: The investigators are planning a clinical study to compare two methods of performing a procedure called TAVI, used in patients with severe aortic stenosis. In this procedure, the aortic valve is replaced in a less invasive way. Traditionally, access through the groin (femoral) is used, but now radial access (through the wrist) is being considered as an alternative. Reasons for the Study: - Currently, there is not enough solid evidence to support the choice between these two accesses. - The investigators want to understand if radial access could be safer and have fewer complications compared to femoral access. What the Investigators Will Measure: - Major complications, such as bleeding or vascular injuries. - Other important outcomes, such as functional recovery and quality of life. How the Investigators Will Do It: - The investigators will randomize patients to receive radial or femoral access. - The investigators will record which type of access is used and assess complications and outcomes. - The investigators will compare the results to understand if there are significant differences between the two groups. Ultimate Goal: - The investigators aim to improve the safety and efficacy of this procedure for patients. - The results of this study will help doctors make informed decisions on how to perform TAVI. Conclusion: - This study is crucial for enhancing care for patients with aortic stenosis and ensuring the procedure is performed in the safest and most effective manner. The results will benefit patients and guide doctors in choosing the best approach for each individual.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become widely recognized as a minimally invasive approach for aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis. It has been proven to be a safe and effective option for patients who are at low, intermediate, and prohibitive risk for surgical valve replacement. One of the critical components of procedural success in a transfemoral approach is access site management, as vascular complications strongly correlate with adverse outcomes. When major vascular complications occur, there are higher rates of major bleeding, transfusions, and renal failure requiring dialysis, as well as a significantly higher rate of 30-day and 1-year mortality. In recent years, a "preclosure" technique has emerged as a common vascular closure approach using a Perclose Proglide system (Abbott Vascular), in which sutures are deployed before dilating the arterial access site. This allows for arterial closure after dilation to sizing up to larger bore access sheaths that accommodate valve delivery systems. The sutures are subsequently harvested and tightened to close the large bore arteriotomy site at the end of the case. It has been demonstrated that the use of two Perclose devices, or double Perclose closure, is an effective closure technique with a low rate of vascular complications. A large number of TAVR centers have adopted this method for large-bore vascular closure. In the past, there have been few investigations comparing the utilization of a single Perclose device compared to a double Perclose technique. There are numerous theoretical advantages to the use of a single device, which include decreased procedural cost and procedural time. The investigation aimed to determine if there are clinical benefits as well using the single Perclose approach.