Debemos tener en cuenta a la isquemia crítica de MM II en el TAVI

Low Gradient, Normal Flow Aortic Stenosis: Changes in Quality of Life with TAVR

There is no question as regards the recommended treatment for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, seeing as both transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement (TAVR and SAVR) have shown to significantly improve prognosis. This is despite the fact that there is still certain ambiguity around its characterization, which looks to define it according to hemodynamic severity<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/11/30/low-gradient-normal-flow-aortic-stenosis-changes-in-quality-of-life-with-tavr/" title="Read more" >...</a>

¿Qué usar para medir funcionalmente una lesión coronaria en el contexto de estenosis aórtica severa?

Untreated Aortic Stenosis: Associated Mortality and a Call to Attention

The progression of aortic stenosis has been extensively studied and is well-known. As observed, in its advanced stages, this condition entails high morbidity and a marked decrease in survival. Both North American and European guidelines recommend treatment when faced with severe valve disease. However, true severity can be difficult to determine due to discordant data,<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/11/13/untreated-aortic-stenosis-associated-mortality-and-a-call-to-attention/" title="Read more" >...</a>

TCT 2023 | VIVA Trial: TAVR vs. SAVR in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis and Small Aortic Annulus

Degenerative aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valve condition. A significant number of AS patients presents a small aortic annulus (SAA), especially women. Treating this group of patients remains challenging, seeing as they have a high incidence of suboptimal hemodynamic results.  Despite the development of TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), the current guidelines do<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/10/31/tct-2023-viva-trial-tavr-vs-savr-in-patients-with-severe-aortic-stenosis-and-small-aortic-annulus/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Anillos aórticos pequeños, ¿Qué válvula deberíamos elegir?

TAVI-in-TAVI with Balloon-Expandable Valves

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) has proven to be beneficial and is currently performed in increasingly younger and lower-risk patients. However, as with surgical bioprostheses, structural deterioration, whether due to stenosis or regurgitation, is one of the challenges we must address.  While currently uncommon, this is an issue we will probably see more and more<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/09/12/tavi-in-tavi-with-balloon-expandable-valves/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Predictors and Evolution of Permanent Pacemaker After TAVR with Self-Expanding Valves

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has shown remarkable benefits and continues to advance towards lower-risk patients and younger ages. However, one of its limitations lies in the demand for a permanent pacemaker (PPM), which during TAVR early stages with self-expanding valves reached 30%. Uncertainty persists regarding the evolution of patients undergoing PPM implantation after TAVR,<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/08/17/predictors-and-evolution-of-permanent-pacemaker-after-tavr-with-self-expanding-valves/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Moderate Aortic Stenosis: We Should Start Assessing It More Thoroughly

Moderate aortic stenosis (MAS) encompasses a broader spectrum than severe aortic stenosis. However, its progression has not yet been fully elucidated. While there are reports suggesting that this condition is not as benign as initially believed, there is a need to consider early interventions in certain instances. Researchers conducted an analysis from January 2016 to<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/08/17/moderate-aortic-stenosis-we-should-start-assessing-it-more-thoroughly/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Resultados alentadores en la válvula mitral percutánea en los pacientes complejos

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement vs. Medical Therapy

Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is a common cause behind heart failure and is associated to hospitalization for heart failure and higher mortality.  Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), together with guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) has been shown beneficial in high risk patients, according to the COAPT study. However, there is a significant group of patients that make<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/07/04/transcatheter-mitral-valve-replacement-vs-medical-therapy/" title="Read more" >...</a>

El estudio CULPRIT-SHOCK finalmente se publica en el NEJM y llega para cambiar las guías

Aortic Stenosis and Cardiogenic Shock: Is TAVR an Option?

Cardiogenic shock (CS) in a setting of aortic stenosis is associated with high mortality rates. In consequence, surgery is generally not a possibility for this patient group, and they usually undergo aortic valvuloplasty, resulting in a mortality rate of 33%-50% at 30 days, 70% at one year, and 90% at two years. While transcatheter aortic<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/07/04/aortic-stenosis-and-cardiogenic-shock-is-tavr-an-option/" title="Read more" >...</a>

Sangrado y mortalidad en el reemplazo valvular aórtico por catéter

New Devices for Percutaneous Treatment of Native Aortic Regurgitation: Expanding Horizons

Severe aortic regurgitation (AR) may account for 20% to 30% of all surgical aortic valve replacements (SAVR) and is often associated with aortic stenosis (AS). Transcatheter treatment of these patients is limited due to anatomical factors such as root and annular dilation, large annular dimensions, and less calcification in the valve leaflets to serve as<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/06/26/new-devices-for-percutaneous-treatment-of-native-aortic-regurgitation-expanding-horizons/" title="Read more" >...</a>

TAVI in Moderate Aortic Stenosis with Low Ejection Fraction

The presence of aortic stenosis, heart failure, and decreased ventricular function is associated with poor prognosis and high mortality. For this reason, both European and American guidelines classify severe stenosis as a Class I indication. There are two retrospective analyses that demonstrate the benefits of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) via transfemoral access. The TAVR<a href="https://solaci.org/en/2023/06/16/tavi-in-moderate-aortic-stenosis-with-low-ejection-fraction/" title="Read more" >...</a>