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Aortic annulus rupture after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: successful management of a dangerous complication
ObjectiveAortic annulus rupture remains one of the most fatal complications of TAVR. While attempts have been made to describe and predict this...
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Feasibility and outcome of third-generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with extra-large aortic annulus
BackgroundMany patients in need for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) present with an aortic annulus size larger than recommended by the...
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Early clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of balloon-expandable versus self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with large aortic annulus: a study-level meta-analysis
PurposeThis study aimed to compare early clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with severe...
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Automated and semi-automated 3D echocardiographic software for aortic annulus sizing in transcatheter aortic valve implantation helps bridge the gap between expert and novice operators
3D-transesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) is an alternative to multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) for aortic annulus (AoA) sizing in...
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CT annulus sizing prior to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR): evaluation of free-breathing versus breath-holding acquisition
ObjectivesTo assess feasibility and accuracy of aortic annulus measurements using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) performed during...
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Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the incidence of patient–prosthesis mismatch (PPM) and degree of left ventricular (LV) mass regression after...
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Photon-counting CT-angiography in pre-TAVR aortic annulus assessment: effects of retrospective vs. prospective ECG-synchronization on prosthesis valve selection
To compare the diagnostic value of ultrahigh-resolution CT-angiography (UHR-CTA) compared with high-pitch spiral CTA (HPS-CTA) using a...
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Usability and accuracy of two different aortic annulus sizing software programs in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
BackgroundSemi-automated software is essential for planning and prosthesis selection prior transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Reliable...
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Anomalous circumflex artery encircling the aortic annulus: implications for mitral valve repair
Injury to coronary arteries during mitral surgery is a rare but life-threatening procedural complication, an anomalous origin and course of the left...
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Fractal dimension of the aortic annulus: a novel predictor of paravalvular leak after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
To evaluate the prognostic relevance of aortic annulus (AA) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) Fractal dimension (FD). FD is a mathematical...
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Hemodynamics of self-expanding versus balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valves in relation to native aortic annulus anatomy
ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare hemodynamic characteristics of different self-expanding (SE) and balloon-expandable (BE) transcatheter heart...
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Aortic valve replacement with Y-incision/rectangular patch aortic annular enlargement
A small aortic root and annulus would need extensive aortic annular enlargement during valve replacement in adult patients to avoid...
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Computed tomography anatomical characteristics based on transcatheter aortic valve replacement in aortic regurgitation
This study analyzed computed tomography (CT) measurement characteristics and anatomical classifications based on transcatheter aortic valve...
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Echocardiogram-Guided Balloon Valvuloplasty of the Aortic Valve in Neonates and Infants Reduces Contrast Exposure with Maintained Efficacy and Less Aortic Regurgitation
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is performed in children with significant aortic stenosis (AS). Traditionally, contrast angiography measures the...
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with a small aortic annulus: performance of supra-, intra- and infra-annular transcatheter heart valves
BackgroundA small aortic annulus is associated with increased risk of prosthesis–patient mismatch (PPM) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation...
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Aortic valve repair in the pediatric population: emerging role of aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo procedure)
Management of aortic valve diseases in children is challenging owing to the quality and quantity of the native tissue for repair, limitations in the...
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Computed tomography to guide transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Since its introduction in 2022, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized the treatment and prognosis of patients with aortic...
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An overview of aortic valve anatomy: the current understanding
The traditional view of the aortic valve and aortic root as a simple conduit for blood flow between the left ventricle and the aorta is evolving with...
