According to this meta-analysis, soon to be published in Eur. J. Vasc. Endovasc. Surg., endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair prostheses with suprarenal fixation do not alter significantly the glomerular filtration rate at one year from device implantation. However, we should acknowledge that long-term outcomes are still unknown. The literature is inconsistent as regards the definition…
An Important Study Shows That Renal Function Must Be Cared for in TAVR
Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava. The presence of renal dysfunction in the “real world” is over 25% in patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The evolution of this disease among patients who are subjected to a replacement is well known, but evidence for patients who undergo TAVI is still limited, particularly for those who…