Comparative Analysis of Percutaneous vs. Surgical Access in Transfemoral TAVR: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study.

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a proven treatment for severe aortic stenosis (AS). Transfemoral access is the most prevalent method, achieved either surgically or percutaneously. This study compares in-hospital outcomes and length of stay between surgical cut-down and fully percutaneous approaches.