Safety and performance of a novel cerebral embolic protection device for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: the PROTEMBO C Trial.

Background: Stroke remains a feared complication associated with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Embolic cerebral injury occurs in the majority of TAVI cases and can lead to cognitive dysfunction.

Aims: The PROTEMBO C Trial evaluated the safety and performance of the ProtEmbo Cerebral Protection System in TAVI patients.