Review of Reported Causes of Device Embolization Following Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Transcatheter heart valve (THV) embolization is a rare but serious complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Studies, including case reports, case series, and original reports published between 2002 and 2013, with regard to THV embolization were identified with a systemic electronic s...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2015-06, Vol.115 (12), p.1767-1772
Main Authors: Ibebuogu, Uzoma N., MD, Giri, Smith, MD, Bolorunduro, Oluwaseyi, MD, MPH, Tartara, Paolo, MD, Kar, Saibal, MD, Holmes, David, MD, Alli, Oluseun, MD
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Valve Stenosis - etiology
Aortic Valve Stenosis - therapy
Calcification
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Clinical outcomes
Coronary vessels
Embolism - etiology
Embolism - therapy
Heart surgery
Humans
Mortality
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Prostheses
Studies
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
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Summary:Transcatheter heart valve (THV) embolization is a rare but serious complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Studies, including case reports, case series, and original reports published between 2002 and 2013, with regard to THV embolization were identified with a systemic electronic search using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. A total of 19 publications describing 71 patients were identified. Most patients (64%) were men, with a mean age of 80 ± 6 years and a mean logistic European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation score of 22.4 ± 9.3%. Balloon-expandable valves were used in 72% of the patients. The reported transcatheter aortic valve replacement access site was transfemoral in 80% of patients. Most cases (90%) occurred
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.03.024