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Contemporary short-term outcomes of surgery for aortic stenosis: transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement
Objectives This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacements (TAVR and SAVR) in high-, intermediate-, and low-preoperative risk patients. Methods A total of 454 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR were included. Patients were categorized into...
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Published in: | General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2022-02, Vol.70 (2), p.124-131 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Objectives
This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacements (TAVR and SAVR) in high-, intermediate-, and low-preoperative risk patients.
Methods
A total of 454 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR were included. Patients were categorized into high-, intermediate-, and low-risk according to the Society of Thoracic Surgery-Predicted Risk of Mortality score and clinical outcomes were compared between TAVR and SAVR groups.
Results
TAVR was less invasive, with less bleeding and transfusion (
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ISSN: | 1863-6705 1863-6713 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11748-021-01672-8 |