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Das TM, Goyal A. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement-Staying on the road more traveled. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 104:174-175. [PMID: 38838185 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Key points
With careful preprocedural planning and expertise in peripheral interventions, transfemoral (TF) TAVR can be performed even in challenging ileo‐femoral anatomies.
Patients with a minimal iliofemoral artery diameter (MLD) of <5 mm have higher rates of vascular and bleeding complications when undergoing TF‐TAVR.
In‐hospital and 30‐day mortality after TF‐TAVR did not differ between the MLD <5 mm and MLD ≥5 mm groups.
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- Thomas M Das
- Division of Cardiology, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Conde Vela CN, Gamarra-Valverde NN, Inga K, Vargas Machuca LAM. Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Symptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Mini Review. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024:15385744241255421. [PMID: 38760013 DOI: 10.1177/15385744241255421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Background: The treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis (SAS) who concomitantly present with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is not defined. Aortic valve replacement surgery, performed alone, increases the risk of AAA rupture. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) in the same intervention, especially in high-risk patients, is a safe alternative. Purpose: We report a case of simultaneous endovascular treatment of SAS and AAA and a mini literature review of nineteen cases with similar characteristics. Research design: Case report and literature review. Data Collection: An electronic search of PubMed and Scopus was performed from inception to December 2023. Results: Nineteen case reports of simultaneous transcatheter aortic valve repair and endovascular aneurysm repair for SAS and symptomatic AAA were identified published in the literature. Conclusions: We regard the simultaneous endovascular approach to both pathologies as a promising treatment alternative for selected patients with severe aortic stenosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm. We highlight the need to conduct randomized clinical trials in this patient population.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú
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Zaccarelli M, Testa TS, Buscaglia G, Pratesi G, Crimi G, Balbi M, Gregorio SD, Silvetti S. Anesthetic Considerations in Combined TAVR and Aortic Endovascular Procedures, a Case Report. Ann Card Anaesth 2024; 27:162-164. [PMID: 38607881 PMCID: PMC11095775 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_97_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT We report a case of simultaneous transcatheter aortic valve replacement and endovascular aneurysm repair. Our aim was to advocate the role of local and regional anesthesia as a key contributor in maintaining hemodynamic stability and avoiding abrupt blood pressure change. Endovascular combined procedures are gaining popularity for their numerous advantages. Nevertheless, they carry significant risks for their hemodynamic implications. It is imperative to acknowledge the modifications occurring after each correction and act accordingly. Different anesthesia approaches can dramatically influence hemodynamics; among all, we found local and regional anesthesia would better serve this objective.
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- Mario Zaccarelli
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS – IRCCS Cardiovascular Network, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS – IRCCS Cardiovascular Network, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of CardioThoracovascular (DICATOV) Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Martino Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of CardioThoracovascular (DICATOV) Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Martino Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS – IRCCS Cardiovascular Network, Genova, Italy
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Linder M, Grundmann D, Kellner C, Demal T, Waldschmidt L, Bhadra O, Ludwig S, Voigtländer L, von der Heide I, Nebel N, Hannen L, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schofer N, Schäfer A, Seiffert M. Intravascular Lithotripsy-Assisted Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Severe Iliofemoral Calcifications: Expanding Transfemoral Indications. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1480. [PMID: 38592323 PMCID: PMC10932192 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become the standard treatment for most patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. Intravascular lithotripsy may facilitate transfemoral TAVI (IVL-TAVI) even in patients with severely calcified iliofemoral disease. We assessed technical aspects and clinical outcomes of this novel approach compared to alternative transaxillary access (TAX-TAVI). (2) Methods: IVL-TAVI was performed for severe iliofemoral calcifications precluding standard transfemoral access in 30 patients from 2019 to 2022 at a single academic heart center. IVL was performed as part of the TAVI procedure in all cases. Results were compared to a control group of 44 TAX-TAVI procedures performed for the same indication from 2016 to 2021. The safety outcome was a composite of all-cause death, stroke, access-related bleeding ≥ type 2 within 24 h and major vascular access site complications at 30 days. The efficacy outcome was defined as a technical success according to VARC-3. (3) Results: Median age was 78.2 [74.3, 82.6] years, 45.9% were female and mean STS-PROM was 3.6% [2.3, 6.0]. Iliofemoral calcifications were more severe in the IVL-TAVI vs. TAX-TAVI groups (lesion length: 63.0 mm [48.6, 80.3] vs. 48.5 mm [33.1, 68.8]; p = 0.043, severe calcification at target lesion: 90.0% vs. 68.2%; p = 0.047, and median arc calcification 360.0° [297.5, 360.0] vs. 360.0° [180.0, 360.0]; p = 0.033). Technical success was achieved in 93.3% vs. 81.8% (p = 0.187) in IVL- and TAX-TAVI and the safety outcome occurred in 10.0% vs. 31.8% in IVL- and TAX-TAVI (p = 0.047), respectively. (4) Conclusions: IVL-assisted transfemoral TAVI was feasible and safe with favorable outcomes compared to TAX-TAVI. IVL may further expand the number of patients eligible for transfemoral TAVI and may help overcome limitations of an alternative access.
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- Matthias Linder
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Regio Kliniken Pinneberg GmbH, Fahltskamp 74, 25421 Pinneberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Centre for Population Health Innovation (POINT), University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Lübeck/Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Lübeck/Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Centre for Population Health Innovation (POINT), University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Lübeck/Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- Centre for Population Health Innovation (POINT), University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Hamburg/Lübeck/Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bürkle de la Camp-Platz 1, 44789 Bochum, Germany
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Sanoussi A, Aminian A, Abi-Khalil J. One-stop transcatheter aortic valve replacement and fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:1162-1165. [PMID: 38259706 PMCID: PMC10801146 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The management of patients with severe aortic valve stenosis and an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a real therapeutic challenge. Minimally invasive treatment is more beneficial than open surgery for treating both aortic valve stenosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm. We present a case of a 77-year-old male initially treated with a 26 mm Sapien 3 transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Subsequently, using the same femoral access points, a custom fenestrated endoprosthesis and stents in digestive trunks and renal arteries were implanted. Follow-up imaging revealed no dysfunction of the valve, endoprosthesis, or stents. This is the first reported successful concomitant management of significant aortic valve stenosis and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm through transcatheter aortic valve replacement and fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.
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- Abderrahim Sanoussi
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 140, Chaussée de Bruxelles, 6042 Charleroi, Belgique
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- Departement of Interventional Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 140, Chaussée de Bruxelles, 6042 Charleroi, Belgique
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 140, Chaussée de Bruxelles, 6042 Charleroi, Belgique
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Naoum I, Eitan A, Galili O, Hayeq H, Shiran A, Zissman K, Sliman H, Jaffe R. Strategy for Totally Percutaneous Management of Vascular Injury in Combined Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Procedures. Am J Cardiol 2023; 207:130-136. [PMID: 37738782 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.08.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Minimally invasive treatment of severe aortic stenosis by transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm by endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) requires large-bore vascular access. These percutaneous transfemoral interventions may be performed as a combined procedure, however, vascular injury may necessitate surgical vascular repair. We implemented a strategy designed to enable percutaneous vascular repair, with stent-graft implantation, if necessary, after these combined procedures. We identified all combined percutaneous TAVR and EVAR procedures which were performed at our institution. Patient and procedural characteristics and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Six consecutive patients underwent total percutaneous combined TAVR and EVAR procedures. In all cases, TAVR was performed first and was followed by EVAR. Both common femoral arteries served as primary access sites for delivery of the implanted devices and hemostasis was achieved by deployment of vascular closure devices. Secondary access sites included the right brachial artery in all patients and superficial femoral arteries in 50% of the patients. In all cases an "0.014" 300-cm length "safety" wire was delivered to the common femoral artery or descending aorta by way of a secondary access site to facilitate stent graft delivery. Successful device implantation was achieved in all cases. Vascular closure device failure occurred in 2 patients and was treated by stent graft implantation by way of the brachial and superficial femoral arteries, without need for surgical vascular repair. A strategy designed to facilitate percutaneous vascular repair after combined EVAR and TAVR procedures may enable a truly minimally invasive procedure.
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- Department of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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Bramucci A, Vignali L, Tadonio I, Losi L, Freyrie A, Perini P. Single-Stage Procedure of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Under Local Anaesthesia and Percutaneous Access. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2023; 57:949-953. [PMID: 37309678 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231183499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are observed in 6% of patients with concomitant aortic valve stenosis (AS) requiring aortic valve replacement. Optimal management of these concomitant pathologies is still debated. CASE REPORT An 80-year-old man presented with acute heart failure due to a severe AS. Past medical history included AAA under regular surveillance. A thoracic and abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA) confirmed a 6 mm increase of AAA over an 8-month period (max 55 mm). A multidisciplinary team prescribed a simultaneous endovascular approach of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) followed by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) under local anaesthesia with bilateral femoral percutaneous access. No intra or post-procedural complications were registered; technical success was confirmed by completion angiography and post-operative ultrasound. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5. A 2-month post-operative CTA confirmed ongoing technical success. CONCLUSION Combined TAVI and EVAR under local anaesthesia for AS and AAA was associated with reduced hospital stay and technical success at 2 months from intervention in this case report.
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- Alberto Bramucci
- Vascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology, "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Medda M, Casilli F, Bande M, Glauber M, Tespili M, Cirri S, Donatelli F. Percutaneous treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortic valve stenosis with 'staged' EVAR and TAVR: a case series. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:231. [PMID: 37443033 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02338-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are critical clinical conditions, increasingly more prevalent with aging of the population. Calcific aortic stenosis is the most common structural cardiac disease in the elderly population, and medical management of severe aortic stenosis of the elderly population is associated with poor outcomes as compared to surgical treatment. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a treatment of choice in inoperable, often elderly, patients with symptomatic severe AS and in intermediate-to-high surgical risk patients. It is not yet clarified the incidence of AAA and its impact on procedural and clinical outcomes among patients undergoing TAVR. It is known that after AS resolution with aortic valve replacement or TAVR there is an increase in blood pressure that increases the risk of dissection or abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture if AAA repair is delayed. The purpose of this report is to describe the anatomical details and technical and procedural considerations when proposing totally endovascular strategies dedicated to the treatment of patients with AS and AAA.
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- Massimo Medda
- Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Center, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo San Donato, Via Cristina Belgioioso, 173, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Center, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo San Donato, Via Cristina Belgioioso, 173, Milan, Italy.
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- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Medical Affairs EMEA, Boston Scientific Corporation, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Center, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo San Donato, Via Cristina Belgioioso, 173, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo San Donato, Milan, Italy
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Huang B, Yan H, Li Y, Zhou Q, Abudoureyimu A, Cao G, Jiang H. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Elderly Patients: Opportunities and Challenges. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:279. [PMID: 37504535 PMCID: PMC10380827 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10070279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the past two decades, the rapid evolution of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized the management of severe aortic stenosis (AS) in the elderly. The prevalence of comorbidities in elderly AS patients presents a considerable challenge to the effectiveness and prognosis of patients after TAVR. In this article, we aim to summarize some of the clinical aspects of the current use of TAVR in elderly patients and attempt to highlight the challenges and issues that need further consideration.
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- Bing Huang
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
- Department of Cardiology, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
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Kalogeropoulos AS, Redwood SR, Allen CJ, Hurrell H, Chehab O, Rajani R, Prendergast B, Patterson T. A 20-year journey in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Evolution to current eminence. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:971762. [PMID: 36479570 PMCID: PMC9719928 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.971762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Since the first groundbreaking procedure in 2002, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized the management of aortic stenosis (AS). Through striking developments in pertinent equipment and techniques, TAVI has now become the leading therapeutic strategy for aortic valve replacement in patients with severe symptomatic AS. The procedure streamlining from routine use of conscious sedation to a single arterial access approach, the newly adapted implantation techniques, and the introduction of novel technologies such as intravascular lithotripsy and the refinement of valve-bioprosthesis devices along with the accumulating experience have resulted in a dramatic reduction of complications and have improved associated outcomes that are now considered comparable or even superior to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). These advances have opened the road to the use of TAVI in younger and lower-risk patients and up-to-date data from landmark studies have now established the outstanding efficacy and safety of TAVI in patients with low-surgical risk impelling the most recent ESC guidelines to propose TAVI, as the main therapeutic strategy for patients with AS aged 75 years or older. In this article, we aim to summarize the most recent advances and the current clinical aspects involving the use of TAVI, and we also attempt to highlight impending concerns that need to be further addressed.
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- Andreas S. Kalogeropoulos
- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiology, MITERA General Hospital, Hygeia Healthcare Group, Athens, Greece
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- School of Bioengineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- St. Thomas’ Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Zeller T. Intravascular lithotripsy broadens the indication for transfemoral aortic valve implantation. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:e1365-e1366. [PMID: 35354551 PMCID: PMC9896395 DOI: 10.4244/eij-e-22-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Thomas Zeller
- Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology II, University Heart Center Freiburg – Bad Krozingen, Südring 15, 79189 Bad Krozingen, Germany
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Nardi G, De Backer O, Saia F, Sondergaard L, Ristalli F, Meucci F, Stolcova M, Mattesini A, Demola P, Wang X, Al Jabri A, Palmerini T, Bruno AG, Ielasi A, Van Belle E, Berti S, Di Mario C. Peripheral intravascular lithotripsy for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a multicentre observational study. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:e1397-e1406. [PMID: 34734559 PMCID: PMC9896402 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-21-00581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The presence of severe calcific atherosclerosis at the iliofemoral axis may preclude transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) by the transfemoral (TF) approach. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a novel technology that fractures intimal/medial calcium and increases vessel compliance allowing TF TAVI in selected patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). AIMS The aim of this study was to report on the safety and efficacy of IVL-assisted TF TAVI in an all-comers population. METHODS Clinical, imaging and procedural data on all consecutive patients treated by IVL-assisted TF TAVI in six high-volume European centres (2018-2020) were collected in this prospective, real-world, multicentre registry. RESULTS IVL-assisted TF TAVI was performed in 108 patients, increasing from 2.4% to 6.5% of all TAVI from 2018 to 2020, respectively. The target lesion was most often localised at the common and/or external iliac artery (93.5% of cases; average TL-MLD 4.6±0.9 mm with 318 degrees of calcium arc). Transfemoral aortic valve delivery was successful in 100% of cases; final procedural success in 98.2% (two conversions to cardiac open surgery for annular rupture and valve migration). Complications of the IVL-treated segments consisted of 1 perforation and 3 major dissections requiring stent implantation (2 covered stents and 2 BMS). Access-site-related complications included 3 major bleedings. Three in-hospital deaths were recorded (2.8%, 1 failed surgical conversion after annular rupture, 1 cardiac arrest after initial valvuloplasty, 1 late hyperkalaemia in renal dysfunction). CONCLUSIONS IVL-assisted TF TAVI proved to be a safe and effective approach, which helps to expand the indications for TF TAVI in patients with severe calcific PAD. However, these patients continue to have a higher-than-average incidence of periprocedural complications.
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- Giulia Nardi
- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Department, University Hospital of Bologna, Policlinico Sant’Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark,Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Department, University Hospital of Bologna, Policlinico Sant’Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Department, University Hospital of Bologna, Policlinico Sant’Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Gruppo Ospedaliero San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology for Coronary, Valves and Structural Heart Diseases, Cardiology, Institut Cœur Poumon, CHU de Lille, Université Lille, Lille, France
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Zhong W, Li C, Ren B, Liu Z, Wang X, XianfangGu, Ou B, Zhong M, Spitzer E, Zhong Z. Combined Triple Transcatheter Aortic Procedure in a Patient With Aortic Stenosis, Coarctation, and Aneurysm. JACC Case Rep 2021; 3:1782-1786. [PMID: 34825210 PMCID: PMC8603151 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
We present the case of a 71-year-old man admitted because of chest tightness, palpitations, and progressive shortness of breath. The diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis, coarctation, and aneurysm was established, as well as severely depressed left ventricular ejection fraction. Three consecutive transcatheter procedures were successfully performed in a single session. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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Key Words
- AS, aortic stenosis
- BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide
- CTA, computed tomography angiography
- ICU, intensive care unit
- LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction
- MG, mean gradient
- PBAAC, percutaneous balloon angioplasty of aortic coarctation
- PG, peak gradient
- TAVR, transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- TEVAR, thoracic endovascular aortic repair
- aortic coarctation
- aortic valve
- shortness of breath
- systolic heart failure
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- Wei Zhong
- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Cardialysis, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Cardiology Department, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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- Cardialysis, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Cardiology Department, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Huangtang Hospital, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, China
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Ciardetti N, Ciatti F, Nardi G, Di Muro FM, Demola P, Sottili E, Stolcova M, Ristalli F, Mattesini A, Meucci F, Di Mario C. Advancements in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Focused Update. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:711. [PMID: 34356992 PMCID: PMC8306774 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57070711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become the leading technique for aortic valve replacement in symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis with conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) now limited to patients younger than 65-75 years due to a combination of unsuitable anatomies (calcified raphae in bicuspid valves, coexistent aneurysm of the ascending aorta) and concerns on the absence of long-term data on TAVI durability. This incredible rise is linked to technological evolutions combined with increased operator experience, which led to procedural refinements and, accordingly, to better outcomes. The article describes the main and newest technical improvements, allowing an extension of the indications (valve-in-valve procedures, intravascular lithotripsy for severely calcified iliac vessels), and a reduction of complications (stroke, pacemaker implantation, aortic regurgitation).
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinica Medica, Room 124, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50139 Florence, Italy; (N.C.); (F.C.); (G.N.); (F.M.D.M.); (P.D.); (E.S.); (M.S.); (F.R.); (A.M.); (F.M.)
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McHugh S, Noory A, Mishra S, Vanchiere C, Lakhter V. Vascular Access for Large Bore Access. Interv Cardiol Clin 2021; 10:157-167. [PMID: 33745666 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Recent advances in the field of interventional cardiology have allowed for more complex procedures to be performed percutaneously. Ability to obtain safe large bore vascular access is frequently the key factor to procedural success. Meticulous technique for successful vascular access incorporates the understanding of anatomic landmarks, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and micropuncture. Adequate hemostasis at the end of the case can be achieved through careful use of commercially available vascular closure devices. Although access-related vascular complications are uncommon, early recognition is key to successful management. Arterial tortuosity and calcification can present a significant challenge to successful common femoral artery access.
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- Stephen McHugh
- Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street (9PP), Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
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Chow SCY, Ho JYK, Fujikawa T, Lim K, Chu CM, Yu SCH, Bashir M, Wong RHL. Valiant NAVION stent graft system application: First Asian case-series analysis. J Card Surg 2021; 36:841-847. [PMID: 33522638 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The Valiant NavionTM stent graft system is a third-generation low profile thoracic endograft designed for thoracic endovascular aortic repair. In this population analysis, we report on the first Asian all-comers experience and outcomes who underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair with the use of this new stent graft system. METHODS Between May 2019 and October 2020, 21 patients with different aortic pathologies were prospectively recruited and retrospectively analyzed. Important clinical and device-related outcomes were evaluated. The endpoints included short-term survival, technical success, access failures, major vascular and clinical complications, endoleaks, and hospital stay. RESULTS The commonest indication of stenting was penetrating aortic ulcers (28.6%) and six (28.6%) patients had emergency stenting performed for aortic transection or rupture. 30 days of survival postprocedure was recorded and complete. There were no major vascular complications. Deployment accuracy was 100%, and the technical success rate was 94.7% (18/19) with one patient having a Type 2 endoleak on follow-up imaging. No neurological complications were noted. The mean operative time was 95 ± 73.6 min and the mean fluoroscopy time was 16.2 ± 10.8 min. Mean hospital stay for elective zone 2, 3, and 4 stenting was 5.3 ± 3.8 days, and only one patient postzone 1 thoracic endovascular aortic repair required a brief (0.5 days) ICU stay. All procedures were performed via the percutaneous transfemoral route with 100% success in percutaneous closure. CONCLUSION This first reported Asian case series demonstrated versatility, safety, and efficacy of the Valiant NavionTM stent in Asian patients with different aortic pathologies.
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- Simon C Y Chow
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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Idil Soylu A, Avcıoglu U, Uzunkaya F, Soylu K. Evaluation of mesenteric artery disease in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. J Investig Med 2021; 69:719-723. [PMID: 33452127 DOI: 10.1136/jim-2020-001549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the mesenteric artery stenosis (MAS) in routinely performed CT angiography (CTA) of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) planned for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) before the procedure. Patients with AS (AS group) who routinely underwent CTA before the TAVI procedure due to severe AS and patients who had CTA for other indications (control group) were retrospectively and sequentially scanned. The demographic characteristics of the patients in both groups were similar. Calcification and stenosis in the mesenteric arteries were recorded according to the localization of celiac truncus, superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and inferior mesenteric artery (IMA). Class 0-3 classification was used for calcification score. Stenoses with a stenosis degree ≥50% were considered as significant. A total of 184 patients, 73 patients with severe AS and 111 control groups, were included in the study. SMA and IMA calcification scores of patients with AS were significantly higher than the control group (p=0.035 for SMA and p=0.020 for IMA). In addition, the rate of patients with significant MAS in at least 1 artery (45.2% vs 22.5%, p=0.001) and the rate of patients with significant stenosis in multiple arteries were also significantly higher in the AS group (8.2% vs 1.8%, p=0.037). According to the study results, patients with AS are at a higher risk for MAS. Chronic mesenteric ischemia should be kept in mind in patients with AS who have symptoms such as non-specific abdominal pain and weight loss.
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- Aysegul Idil Soylu
- Department of Radiology, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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Amat-Santos IJ, Santos-Martínez S, Conradi L, Taramasso M, Poli A, Romaguera R, Pan M, Bagur R, Del Valle R, Nombela-Franco L, Bhadra OD, Aparisi Á, Redondo A, Gutiérrez H, Gómez I, Roman JAS. Transaxillary transcatheter ACURATE neo aortic valve implantation - The TRANSAX multicenter study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2020; 98:E291-E298. [PMID: 33315296 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.29423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) via transaxillary (TAx) approach with ACURATE neo valve is an off-label procedure. Our aim was to gather information on ACURATE neo cases implanted via TAx approach and report major outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS The TRANSAX Study (NCT04274751) retrospectively gathered patients from nine centres in Europe and North America treated with ACURATE neo valve through TAx approach up to May/2019. Follow up was pre-specified at 1-year and was obtained for all patients. A total of 75 patients (79 ± 10 years; 32% women) were included. Left axillary (72%) and conscious sedation (95.2%) were the most common setting. Risk scores were higher when right axillary artery and surgical cut-down were selected. Severe complications including valve embolization, coronary obstruction, annulus rupture, and procedural mortality did not occur. Cardiac tamponade occurred in two cases (2.7%) with one requiring conversion to open surgery (1.3%). Bail-out stenting and surgical vascular repair were required in 7 (9.3%) and 3 (4%) cases, respectively. The need for new permanent pacemaker was 8%. Procedural success (96%), in-hospital (2.7%), and 1-year mortality (8%) were comparable in all settings. Only one case (1.3%) complicated with cerebrovascular event and one (1.3%) presented moderate aortic regurgitation before discharge. CONCLUSIONS TAx TAVR procedures with the ACURATE neo valve were presented high success rate and low in-hospital and 1-year mortality.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Universitäres Herz und Gefäßzentrum, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, UniversitätsSpital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, ASST Ovest Milanese- Ospedale di Legnano, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitari Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Cardiology Division, London Health Sciences Centre, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Universitäres Herz und Gefäßzentrum, Hamburg, Germany
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- CIBERCV, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valladolid, Spain
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- CIBERCV, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valladolid, Spain
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Reyes-Valdivia A, Kratimenos T, Ferraresi M, Sica S, Lovato L, Accarino G, Pagliaricco G, Tshomba Y, Tinelli G. A multicenter "real-world" study of the valiant NAVION stent graft. Int J Cardiol 2020; 331:63-68. [PMID: 33164839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to evaluate early results of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) using the Valiant Navion™ stent graft in a "real-world" scenario. METHODS All patients who underwent TEVAR with the Valiant Navion™ endograft between November 2018 and November 2019 were included in this retrospective multicenter study (six European centers). The primary endpoints were technical success, incidence of major adverse events (MAEs), access failure, deployment failure, deployment accuracy, and rate of intraoperative endoleaks (ELs). RESULTS One hundred-sixteen patients with varying thoracic aortic diseases were included. Eighteen patients (15.5%) were treated for an off-label condition. The technical success rate was 100%, without any access or deployment failures. The proximal and distal deployment accuracy rates were 99.1% and 97.4%, respectively. There were no intraoperative MAEs, including death. Two (1.7%) type Ib ELs were detected at the first postoperative CTA, all of which were in off-label procedures and related to the short length of the sealing neck. No type III ELs were detected. The median hospitalization time was 8 days (IQR 4-12), including a median intensive care unit stay of 1 day (IQR 1-2). The in-hospital mortality rate was 4.3%. At a median follow-up time of 98 days (IQR 39-187), there were no aortic-related mortalities or new onset of endoleaks. CONCLUSION Our initial experience with the Valiant Navion™ endograft in a wide variety of aortic diseases showed safe early outcomes, especially for on-label procedures.
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- Andrés Reyes-Valdivia
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Ramón y Cajal's University Hospital, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Evangelismos Hospital, 10676 Athens, Greece
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- School of Vascular Surgery, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Radiology Unit, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department S. Orsola, Malpighi Hospital, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- U.O.C. di Chirurgia Vascolare ed Endovascolare, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, 60020 Ancona, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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Morello A, Corcione N, Ferraro P, Cimmino M, Pepe M, Cassese M, Frati G, Biondi-Zoccai G, Giordano A. The best way to transcatheter aortic valve implantation: From standard to new approaches. Int J Cardiol 2020; 322:86-94. [PMID: 32814109 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a safe and beneficial treatment for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis at high and intermediate surgical risk. The safety of the procedure continues to improve thanks to more refined procedural approaches and devices but, also and above all, to the accrual of the procedural knowledge and expertise by the operators. The diversification of the approaches and the possibility to tailor the treatment on the individual needs and anatomical features of the patients allows a rapid learning curve in the management of even complications. Indeed, there are several approaches with which TAVI can be carried out: transfemoral arterial, subclavian, transcarotid, transaortic, transaxillary, transapical, and through right anterior thoracotomy. Although transfemoral venous TAVI is less common, it has already have been carried out using caval-aortic punctures. This field is rapidly evolving, and it will be of paramount importance for interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons to keep up to date with further developments. This review intends to give an in-depth and update overview of both conventional and innovative TAVI approaches, with the scope to highlight the relevant advantages, major disadvantages, safety aspects and techniques.
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- Alberto Morello
- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy.
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Emergency and OrganTransplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Heart Surgery Department, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy; IRCCS NEUROMED, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy; Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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Grant JK, Maniam A, Celli D, Orozco-Sevilla V, Braghiroli J. Large-bore arterial access in the era of structural cardiovascular disease. J Card Surg 2020; 35:3088-3098. [PMID: 32741006 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Over the last two decades, the medical community witnessed an outstanding and accelerated development on minimally invasive therapies. The definition of what constitutes large bore access is subject to discussion, however within the field it is generally accepted to reflect a catheter diameter exceeding 8-French. We sought in this review to explore the evolution, characteristics and vascular compatibility of the current commercially available devices, analyze the devices along with access site-specific complications rates and finally review the present methods for percutaneous vascular closure.
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- Jelani K Grant
- Department of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Department of Medicine and Oncology, Sangre Grande County Hospital, Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
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Koutsias S, Karaolanis GI, Papafaklis MI, Peroulis M, Tzimas P, Lakkas L, Mitsis M, Naka KK, Michalis LK. Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Report of 2 Cases and Literature Review. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2020; 54:544-548. [PMID: 32458751 DOI: 10.1177/1538574420927864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The prevalence of concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and severe aortic stenosis (AS) has been increasing in the elderly population. Both conditions have adverse outcomes, if not adequately managed. No clear recommendations are available in the literature until today, in regards of the management sequence making thus the decision-making challenging. We report 2 cases of AAA and significant AS treated with endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) during the same procedure and a review of the literature on this topic. Based on our experience, the combined procedure with TAVI followed by EVAR seems to be feasible, safe, and effective while detailed preoperative planning and a carefully tailored management strategy by a multidisciplinary team are essential.
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- Stylianos Koutsias
- Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Mauri S, Bozzani A, Ferlini M, Aiello M, Gazzoli F, Pirrelli S, Valsecchi F, Ferrario M. Combined Transcatheter Treatment of Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis and Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Increased Surgical Risk Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 60:480.e1-480.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Angsubhakorn N, Kittipibul V, Prasitlumkum N, Kewcharoen J, Cheungpasitporn W, Ungprasert P. Non-Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Approach is Associated with a Higher Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Heart Lung Circ 2019; 29:748-758. [PMID: 31278056 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is a frequent arrhythmic complication following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Choice of access routes for TAVR could be a factor that determines the risk of NOAF although the data is still not well-characterised. We aimed to assess the association between different access routes for TAVR (transfemoral versus non-transfemoral) and the risk of NOAF. METHODS A comprehensive literature review was performed through September 2018 using EMBASE and Medline. Eligible studies must compare the incidence of NOAF in patients without pre-existing atrial fibrillation who underwent TAVR. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were extracted from each study and combined together using the random-effects model, generic inverse variance method of DerSimonian and Laird. RESULTS Seven (7) retrospective studies with 18,425 patients who underwent TAVR (12,744 with the transfemoral approach and 5,681 with the non-transfemoral approach) met the eligibility criteria. After the procedures, 2,205 (12.0%) patients developed NOAF (656 [5.1%] patients in the transfemoral group and 1,549 [27.3%] patients in the non-transfemoral group). There was a significant association between the non-transfemoral approach and an increased risk of NOAF with the pooled RR of 2.94 (95%CI, 2.53-3.41; p < 0.00001). Subgroup analysis showed the highest risk of NOAF in the transapical subgroup with the pooled RR of 3.20 (95% CI, 2.69-3.80; I2 33%). CONCLUSIONS A significantly increased risk of NOAF following TAVR among those who underwent a non-transfemoral approach compared with transfemoral approach was observed in this meta-analysis.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Axillary Artery Access for Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Patients With Prohibitive Peripheral Arterial Disease Presenting With Cardiogenic Shock. Am J Cardiol 2019; 123:1715-1721. [PMID: 30879608 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In patients with severe peripheral vascular disease, the common femoral artery may be so diseased as to not allow for deployment of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) such as in the setting of cardiogenic shock (CS). We sought to study the feasibility of axillary artery as alternative access for MCS in CS patients with severe occlusive peripheral artery disease (PAD). Records of all patients who presented with CS requiring MCS through axillary artery access from January 2016 to October 2017 were examined. Demographics, clinical, procedural, and outcomes data were collected on all patients. A total of 17 patients (mean age 68 ± 14years, 95% men) were identified. This was due to severe PAD in the iliac and/or common femoral arteries prohibiting large bore sheath access in allcases. Of the 17 patients, 9 required percutaneous coronary intervention. Time from axillary access to activation of Impella was 14.8 ± 4 minutes. Three patients required concomitant Impella RP for right ventricular support due to biventricular CS. Twelve patients died before Impella was explanted due to multiorgan failure, stroke, and infection. None of the patients who died had vascular complications related to axillary access. All 5 patients who survived to Impella explant were discharged from the hospital without major complication. Axillary artery is a safe and feasible alternative access for large bore devices in patients with prohibitive PAD. The meticulous technique described assures a very low rate of access related complications.
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Chiocchi M, Forcina M, Morosetti D, Pugliese L, Cavallo AU, Citraro D, De Stasio V, Presicce M, Floris R, Romeo F. The role of computed tomography in the planning of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a retrospective analysis in 200 procedures. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2019; 19:571-578. [PMID: 30015782 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIM The aim of our study is to show the importance of multislice computed tomography (CT) assessment in the overall management and diagnostic framework of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) procedure candidates. METHODS Between June 2015 and April 2017, 200 patients with severe aortic stenosis, not eligible for surgery, were enrolled, as defined by EuroSCORE; they were submitted to TAVI at the interventional cardiology department of the Tor Vergata Polyclinic. CT studies were performed using a 64-slice scanner. RESULTS The reports and datasets produced during the pre-TAVI CT evaluation were retrospectively evaluated. DISCUSSION In TAVI candidates, accurate aortic valve shape and dimensions evaluation is crucial for the proper deployment of the prosthetic valve and in order to reduce postprocedural complications. ECG retrospective gated cardiac CT gives the clinician three-dimensional images of the heart, with high spatial resolution and multiplanar reconstructions allowing accurate visualization of the aortic annulus and coronary ostia to be obtained, and the evaluation of arterial calcifications. Furthermore, CT can provide data on the suitability of peripheral vascular accesses. Moreover, this technique can point out the presence of clinically relevant extracardiac findings. Therefore, CT evaluation assures a safe, reliable and prognostically relevant method for TAVI preprocedural planning. CONCLUSION Our study remarks the importance of CT assessment in the overall management and diagnostic framework of TAVI candidates; the information provided is essential in order to minimize possible complications and to improve the quality of the therapeutic planning.
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- Marcello Chiocchi
- Fondazione PTV Policlinico Tor Vergata, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Imaging Molecolare, Radiologia Interventistica e Radioterapia, Rome, Italy
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Kaki A, Alraies MC, Kajy M, Blank N, Glazier JJ, Mohamad T, Elder M, Schreiber T. Large bore occlusive sheath management. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2019; 93:678-684. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Amir Kaki
- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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- Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit Medical Center Detroit Michigan
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Kaki A, Blank N, Alraies MC, Kajy M, Grines CL, Hasan R, Htun WW, Glazier J, Mohamad T, Elder M, Schreiber T. Access and closure management of large bore femoral arterial access. J Interv Cardiol 2018; 31:969-977. [PMID: 30456854 DOI: 10.1111/joic.12571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Femoral and radial artery access continue to be the standard of care for percutaneous coronary interventions. Cardiac catheterization has progressed to encompass a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures including coronary, peripheral, endovascular, and structural heart disease interventions. Despite advanced technology to make these procedures safe, bleeding, and vascular complications continue to be a substantial source of morbidity, especially in patients undergoing large-bore access procedures. New variations of percutaneous devices have reduced complications associated with these procedures. However, safe vascular access with effective hemostasis requires special techniques which have not been well described in the literature. Large-bore femoral artery access is feasible, safe, and associated with low complication rates when a protocol is implemented. Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center Heart Hospital is a tertiary care, high-volume center for endovascular, structural heart and complex high risk indicated procedures with more 150 procedures involving mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices per year. In this manuscript, we describe our approach to femoral artery large-bore sheath insertion and management. Our protocol includes proper identification of the puncture site, device selection, insertion, assessment of limb perfusion while on prolong MCS support, and hemostasis techniques after sheath removal.
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- Amir Kaki
- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell Health, Northshore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
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- Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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McKiernan M, Lisko J, Grubb KJ. Alternative TAVR Access: Is It Time to Alter Your Alternative Access Strategy? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018; 31:181-182. [PMID: 30359731 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Maureen McKiernan
- Structural Heart and Valve Center, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Structural Heart and Valve Center, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Structural Heart and Valve Center, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Feasibility and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Left Axillary Artery as Primary Access Site. Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 107:546-552. [PMID: 30292844 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.07.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The femoral artery is generally used as primary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. However, peripheral artery disease often precludes femoral access. The purpose of this study was to describe clinical outcome of transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the left axillary artery (LAA) as primary access site. METHODS From December 2008 until June 2016, data on all consecutive patients treated with a Medtronic device through the LAA at our hospital were registered, and outcome was prospectively collected according to the updated Valve Academic Research Consortium-2 criteria. Mortality check was performed nationally. RESULTS In total, 362 patients were included (median age 80 years [range, 76 to 84]; logistic European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation 17% ± 12%). Successful axillary access was achieved in 99%. Medtronic CoreValve (86%) and Evolut R (14% [Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN]) were implanted. Major vascular complications occurred in 5% of patients, 1% was LAA related. Life-threatening bleeding and major bleeding were observed in 2% and 10%, respectively. Additional complications were new left bundle branch blood (30%), new permanent pacemaker (11%), and stroke (1%). There were 6 procedural deaths (2%) and 19 deaths (5%) within 30 days. One-year mortality rate was 19%. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study reporting outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the LAA as default access. We conclude that it is highly feasible and safe with low rates of major vascular complications, bleeding, and stroke.
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Kobayashi A, Lazkani M, Moualla S, Orazio A, Tasset M, Morris M, Fang K, Pershad A. Impact of aortic aneurysms in trans-catheter aortic valve replacement: A single center experience. Indian Heart J 2018; 70 Suppl 3:S303-S308. [PMID: 30595280 PMCID: PMC6309288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2018.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Revised: 04/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Patients who undergo trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may have concomitant aortic aneurysms. We sought to clarify the incidence of aortic aneurysms and its impact on clinical outcomes among patients undergoing TAVR. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who underwent TAVR from January 2012 to June 2016. Multi-detector computer tomography (MDCT) was performed on all patients and images were reviewed to identify thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms (TAA and AAA). The incidence of vascular complications (VARC-2 definition), and in-hospital and 6-month major adverse cardiac events (MACE) defined as a composite of all-cause mortality, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and stroke were recorded. Results Among 232 patients included in the analysis, 22 patients (9.5%) had aortic aneurysms (11 had AAA, 8 had TAA, and 3 had both). Patients with aortic aneurysms had a higher, albeit statistically insignificant, rate of smoking history (63.6% vs. 42.9%, p = 0.062). Both groups of patient predominantly underwent TAVR via trans-femoral access (72.7% vs. 71.4%, p = 0.90). The incidence of vascular complications was similar between the two groups (9.1% vs. 10.5%, p = 1.0). Patients with aortic aneurysms had a similar in-hospital MACE (4.5% vs. 6.2%, p = 1.0) and 6-month MACE (9.1% vs. 9.0%, p = 1.0) compared to those without aneurysms. Conclusions In our patient cohort, 9.5% of patients who underwent TAVR had concomitant aortic aneurysms. Patients with aortic aneurysms had similar incidence of vascular complications as well as in-hospital and 6-month MACE compared to those without.
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiology, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiology, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiac Surgery, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiac Surgery, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Radiology, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiac Surgery, USA
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- Banner University Medical Center, Division of Cardiology, USA
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Foley TR, Stinis CT. Imaging Evaluation and Interpretation for Vascular Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Interv Cardiol Clin 2018; 7:285-291. [PMID: 29983141 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as an effective therapy for aortic stenosis in patients who are at intermediate and high surgical risk. Vascular access remains critical to the success of the TAVR procedure. This article reviews the use of imaging in planning and executing TAVR access.
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- T Raymond Foley
- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic, 9898 Genessee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic, 9898 Genessee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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TAVI transaxilar: la técnica paso a paso. CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Amat-Santos IJ, Rojas P, Gutiérrez H, Vera S, Castrodeza J, Tobar J, Goncalves-Ramirez LR, Carrasco M, Catala P, San Román JA. Transubclavian approach: A competitive access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation as compared to transfemoral. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2018; 92:935-944. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ignacio J. Amat-Santos
- CIBER CV, Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- CIBER CV, Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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- CIBER CV, Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
- Cardiology Department; Hospital Clínico Universitario; Valladolid Spain
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Schäfer U, Deuschl F, Schofer N, Frerker C, Schmidt T, Kuck K, Kreidel F, Schirmer J, Mizote I, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Conradi L. Safety and efficacy of the percutaneous transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation using various transcatheter heart valves in 100 consecutive patients. Int J Cardiol 2017; 232:247-254. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Deuschl F, Schofer N, Seiffert M, Hakmi S, Mizote I, Schaefer A, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Conradi L, Schäfer U. Direct percutaneous transaxillary implantation of a novel self-expandable transcatheter heart valve for aortic stenosis. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2017; 90:1167-1174. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Florian Deuschl
- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department for Cardiovascular Surgery; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department for Cardiovascular Surgery; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department for Cardiovascular Surgery; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department for Cardiovascular Surgery; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology; University Heart Center Hamburg; Hamburg Germany
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Xu P, Liu X, Song Q, Chen G, Wang D, Zhang H, Yan L, liu D, Huang W. Patient-specific structural effects on hemodynamics in the ischemic lower limb artery. Sci Rep 2016; 6:39225. [PMID: 27976693 PMCID: PMC5156942 DOI: 10.1038/srep39225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Lower limb peripheral artery disease is a prevalent chronic non-communicable disease without obvious symptoms. However, the effect of ischemic lower limb peripheral arteries on hemodynamics remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the variation of the hemodynamics caused by patient-specific structural artery characteristics. Computational fluid dynamic simulations were performed on seven lower limb (including superficial femoral, deep femoral and popliteal) artery models that were reconstructed from magnetic resonance imaging. We found that increased wall shear stress (WSS) was mainly caused by the increasing severity of stenosis, bending, and branching. Our results showed that the increase in the WSS value at a stenosis at the bifurcation was 2.7 Pa. In contrast, the isolated stenosis and branch caused a WSS increase of 0.7 Pa and 0.5 Pa, respectively. The WSS in the narrow popliteal artery was more sensitive to a reduction in radius. Our results also demonstrate that the distribution of the velocity and pressure gradient are highly structurally related. At last, Ultrasound Doppler velocimeter measured result was presented as a validation. In conclusion, the distribution of hemodynamics may serve as a supplement for clinical decision-making to prevent the occurrence of a morbid or mortal ischemic event.
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- Pengcheng Xu
- Southern Medical University, Institutes of Clinical Anatomy, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advance Technology, Research Center for Biomedical Information Technology, Chinese academic of science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Curacloud Corporation, Center of Medical Image Computing, 999 Third Ave, STE 700, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advance Technology, Research Center for Biomedical Information Technology, Chinese academic of science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Southern Medical University, Institutes of Clinical Anatomy, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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Chahal H, Levsky JM, Garcia MJ. Cardiac CT: present and future applications. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2016; 102:1840-1850. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-307481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Simultaneous transcatheter aortic valve implantation and drive-by endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: a case of lotus valve retrieved and replaced due to an undersized valve after an endovascular aneurysm repair. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2016; 32:299-303. [DOI: 10.1007/s12928-016-0424-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Mourad MAF. Approach of multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) in assessment of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrnm.2016.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Iterative Reconstruction Results in Larger Computed Tomography Measurements of Iliofemoral Artery Diameter in Patients Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2016; 40:773-6. [PMID: 27224235 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that improved iterative reconstruction increases image quality and reduces artifacts for iliofemoral artery computed tomography imaging in patients referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). METHODS We examined 56 consecutive patients undergoing computed tomography for possible TAVR and compared image quality and iliofemoral artery size between adaptive statistical iterative reconstructions (ASIRs) and improved model-based iterative reconstructions (MBIRs). RESULTS Model-based iterative reconstruction (vs ASIR) was associated with improved (P < 0.001 for each) image quality (3.4 ± 0.8 vs 2.8 ± 1.0), beam hardening (3.5 ± 0.8 vs 3.0 ± 1.1), and wall definition (3.6 ± 0.6 vs 3.1 ± 0.8). Image signal-to-noise ratios (20.4 ± 10.1 vs 13.7 ± 6.6, P < 0.001) were also increased with MBIR as compared with ASIR. Mean iliofemoral artery size was larger using MBIR compared with ASIR (left, 7.7 ± 1.5 vs 7.4 ± 1.7 mm, P < 0.001; right, 7.8 ± 1.2 vs 7.4 ± 1.5 mm, P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS In patients referred for TAVR, improved MBIR resulted in higher image quality, reduced artifacts, and larger iliofemoral artery diameters compared with standard iterative reconstructions.
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Gao X, Kitslaar PH, Budde RPJ, Tu S, de Graaf MA, Xu L, Xu B, Scholte AJHA, Dijkstra J, Reiber JHC. Automatic detection of aorto-femoral vessel trajectory from whole-body computed tomography angiography data sets. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2016; 32:1311-22. [PMID: 27209285 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-016-0901-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Extraction of the aorto-femoral vessel trajectory is important to utilize computed tomography angiography (CTA) in an integrated workflow of the image-guided work-up prior to trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The aim of this study was to develop a new, fully-automated technique for the extraction of the entire arterial access route from the femoral artery to the aortic root. An automatic vessel tracking algorithm was first used to find the centerline that connected the femoral accessing points and the aortic root. Subsequently, a deformable 3D-model fitting method was used to delineate the lumen boundary of the vascular trajectory in the whole-body CTA dataset. A validation was carried out by comparing the automatically obtained results with semi-automatically obtained results from two experienced observers. The whole framework was validated on whole body CTA datasets of 36 patients. The average Dice similarity indexes between the segmentations of the automatic method and observer 1 for the left ilio-femoral artery, the right ilio-femoral artery and the aorta were 0.977 ± 0.030, 0.980 ± 0.019, 0.982 ± 0.016; the average Dice similarity indexes between the segmentations of the automatic method and observer 2 were 0.950 ± 0.040, 0.954 ± 0.031 and 0.965 ± 0.019, respectively. The inter-observer variability resulted in a Dice similarity index of 0.954 ± 0.038, 0.952 ± 0.031 and 0.969 ± 0.018 for the left ilio-femoral artery, the right ilio-femoral artery and the aorta. The average minimal luminal diameters (MLDs) of the ilio-femoral artery were 6.03 ± 1.48, 5.70 ± 1.43 and 5.52 ± 1.32 mm for the automatic method, observer 1 and observer 2 respectively. The MLDs of the aorta were 13.43 ± 2.54, 12.40 ± 2.93 and 12.08 ± 2.40 mm for the automatic method, observer 1 and observer 2 respectively. The automatic measurement overestimated the MLD slightly in the ilio-femoral artery at the average by 0.323 mm (SD = 0.49 mm, p < 0.001) compared to observer 1 and by 0.51 mm (SD = 0.71 mm, p < 0.001) compared to observer 2. The proposed segmentation approach can automatically provide reliable measurements of the entire arterial accessing route that can be used to support TAVR procedures. To the best of our knowledges, this approach is the first fully automatic segmentation method of the whole aorto-femoral vessel trajectory in CTA images.
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- Xinpei Gao
- Division of Image Processing, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Medis medical imaging systems b.v., Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Biomedical Instrument Institute, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Catheterization Laboratory, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China and Fu Wai Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Catheterization Laboratory, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases of China and Fu Wai Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Medis medical imaging systems b.v., Leiden, The Netherlands
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Schofer N, Deuschl F, Conradi L, Lubos E, Schirmer J, Reichenspurner H, Blankenberg S, Treede H, Schäfer U. Preferential short cut or alternative route: the transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. J Thorac Dis 2015; 7:1543-7. [PMID: 26543600 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.07.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has gained widespread acceptance as a treatment option for patients at high risk for conventional aortic valve replacement. The most commonly used access site for TAVI is the common femoral artery. Yet, in a significant number of patients the transfemoral access is not suitable due to peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremity. In these cases the transaxillary approach can serve as an alternative implantation route. By considering the anatomical requirements and providing an adequate endovascular "safety-net" during the procedure the transaxillary TAVI approach results in excellent procedural and clinical outcome. However, whether the transaxillary access for TAVI is superior to other non-transfemoral approaches (e.g., transapical or direct aortic) needs to be studied in the future in a prospective randomized trial.
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- Niklas Schofer
- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- 1 Department for General and Interventional Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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Steinberger JD, McWilliams JP, Moriarty JM. Alternative Aortic Access: Translumbar, Transapical, Subclavian, Conduit, and Transvenous Access to the Aorta. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2015; 18:93-9. [DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2015.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Renapurkar RD, El-Sherief AH, Prieto L, Kapadia SR, Schoenhagen P. Transcatheter Structural Cardiac Intervention: A Radiology Perspective. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015; 204:W648-W662. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.14.12571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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- Rahul D. Renapurkar
- Section of Thoracic Imaging, L10, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195
- Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Section of Thoracic Imaging, L10, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Goldsweig AM, Faheem O, Cleman MW, Forrest JK. A balloon-expandable sheath facilitates transfemoral TAVR in patients with peripheral vascular disease and tortuosity. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis 2015; 9:95-102. [DOI: 10.1177/1753944715575970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives: We sought to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) via the transfemoral approach in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), small caliber ileofemoral vessels and vascular tortuosity. Background: For patients with increased surgical risk, TAVR is associated with a higher 1-year survival rate than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Transfemoral vascular access for TAVR results in superior outcomes versus procedures performed via other routes in terms of mortality, morbidity and healthcare economics. In many patients, the ability to safely perform the procedure via the transfemoral approach is limited by narrow, diseased and tortuous ileofemoral vasculature. Methods: We employed the SoloPath Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Access System (Terumo Med. Corp., Tokyo, Japan) to perform transfemoral TAVR in five patients with PAD, small caliber ileofemoral vessels and vascular tortuosity. Results: We report our experience using this balloon-expandable sheath during 5 cases of transfemoral TAVR in patients with inhospitable ileofemoral vasculature of mean diameter ⩽5.8 mm. The unexpanded sheath’s malleable structure and hydrophilic coating permitted deployment despite severe stenoses and tortuosity. Subsequent inflation to 18 Fr facilitated successful TAVR. Postprocedural angiography demonstrated no significant vascular access complications. In one case, the entire procedure was performed percutaneously, without common femoral artery surgical cutdown. Conclusions: The SoloPath sheath system permits transfemoral TAVR in patients with PAD small caliber ileofemoral vessels and vascular tortuosity. The transfemoral balloon-expandable sheath allowed these patients to avoid the increased morbidity and mortality risks associated with direct aortic or transapical access.
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- Andrew M. Goldsweig
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- 789 Howard Ave, Dana 3, Cardiology, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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Youssef SJ, Millan JA, Youssef GM, Earnheart A, Lehr EJ, Barnhart GR. The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients Undergoing Evaluation for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Early Program Experience. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/155698451501000105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute and Medical Center, WA USA
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The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients Undergoing Evaluation for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Early Program Experience. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2015; 10:33-8. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective An increasing number of patients are undergoing surgical procedures using minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). These techniques use conventional or retrograde arterial perfusion with direct aortic cross-clamping or endoballoon occlusion. Precise knowledge of the arterial tree is required to avoid complications and to plan for the operation. We examined the role of computed tomography angiography (CTA) in evaluating patients for MICS. Methods We reviewed all consecutive candidates undergoing CTA during preoperative evaluation for MICS aortic, mitral, tricuspid, Maze, atrial septal defect, or myxoma procedures between February 2008 and May 2010. The CTA findings of patients excluded from MICS were compared against those successfully undergoing MICS. Results One hundred eleven MICS candidates underwent preoperative CTA. Thirty-five (32%) had single or multiple CTA findings precluding MICS and underwent sternotomy. Seventy-six (68%) had favorable CTA findings and underwent MICS. The MICS group had a mean age of 62 years, with 29 women (39%); the non-MICS group had a mean age of 68 years, with 17 women (48%). Of the patients excluded from MICS, two (6%) had diminished or absent lower extremity pulses. All MICS patients (except for aortic) had successful use of the endoballoon. There were no perfusion or peripheral vascular complications. There was one stroke, one lymphocele, and one death (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation). Conclusions Computed tomography angiography is of fundamental importance in evaluating patients for MICS. It can identify calcified regions that make for threatening catheter passage with subsequent retrograde arterial perfusion. Abnormalities of the arterial tree are identified. The use of CTA-guided patient selection can thus avoid major perioperative complications.
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Ramineni R, Almomani A, Kumar A, Ahmad M. Role of Multimodality Imaging in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Echocardiography 2014; 32:677-98. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.12854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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- Rajesh Ramineni
- Division of Cardiology; University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine; University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine; University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston Texas
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- Division of Cardiology; University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston Texas
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Zemedkun M, LaBounty TM, Bergman G, Wong SC, Lin FY, Reynolds D, Gomez M, Dunning AM, Leipsic J, Min JK. Effectiveness of a low contrast load CT angiography protocol in octogenarians and nonagenarians being evaluated for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Clin Imaging 2014; 39:815-9. [PMID: 25982494 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Revised: 07/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) typically requires computed tomographic angiography (CTA) for aortoiliofemoral assessment to determine feasibility of a transfemoral approach, although many candidates being considered for TAVR are at increased risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility and safety of a load contrast load CTA protocol in octogenarians and nonagenarians at risk of CIN. APPROACH We evaluated 54 consecutive octogenarians and nonagenarians considered for TAVR who underwent CTA using a standard contrast protocol (n=21) versus a protocol incorporating low-dose contrast in patients at risk of CIN (n=33). We compared clinical characteristics, CTA image quality (score 1-4) and interpretability, and clinical outcomes, including CIN and vascular complications. RESULTS The mean age was 88.5±4.0 years, 37% were male, and chronic renal insufficiency was common in both the standard and low-dose contrast cohorts (57% vs. 70%, P=.39). The low-dose contrast protocol was associated with a significantly less contrast volume compared to standard contrast protocol (127±18 ml vs 76±55 ml, P<.001). Individuals imaged using low-dose (n=16) versus standard (n=17) contrast protocols received 80% less contrast volume (23±10 vs. 125±23 ml, P<.001). There was similar graded image quality (3.8±0.4 vs. 3.9±0.3, P=.76) and interpretability (100% for each, P=1.0) between standard and low-dose contrast protocol groups. There was no significant difference in rates of CIN after CTA between standard and low-dose contrast protocol groups (10% vs. 3%, P=.55), with no CIN events in those imaged by low-dose CTA. There were no major vascular injuries associated with TAVR or pigtail insertion, no major bleeding for CTA, and no noninterpretable studies in all patients. CONCLUSION In this proof-of-principle study, a low-dose contrast protocol appears feasible and safe in octogenarians and nonagenarians undergoing screening for TAVR, and results in significant reduction in contrast load as compared to a standard contrast protocol without observed differences in image quality or safety.
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- Micheas Zemedkun
- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Imaging, Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Division of Cardiology, St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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