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TCT 2024 | Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: What Should Be our Approach?

Approximately 3% of the population over 65 years old has aortic stenosis. Current guidelines recommend valve replacement...

TCT 2024 | TRISCEND II

This randomized study included 400 patients; 267 were treated with EVOQUE valve and 133 with optimal medical...

TCT 2024 – ACCESS-TAVI: Comparing Percutaneous Access Closure Strategies After TAVI

Vascular access complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remain common. However, few studies compare vascular access...

TAVR in Young Low-Risk Patients

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has established itself as an effective strategy for the treatment of severe...

TAVR and Atrial Fibrillation: What Anticoagulants Should We Use?

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in TAVR patients ranges from 15 to 30%, depending on series....

Impact of Iliofemoral Disease on Post TAVR Clinical Outcomes: HOSTILE Score Validation

At present, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been shown safe and effective for treating severe symptomatic...

Asymmetry in the Implantation of Self-Expanding Valves in TAVR: Evolution at 5 Years

Severe aortic stenosis is frequently associated with significant and irregular calcification, which tends to be more present...

Aortic Stenosis with High Gradients and Area >1: Just Follow Up?

Definig severe aortic stenosis (AS) rests upon Doppler parameters, and uses log-established cutoff values, which include peak...