Multilayer Flow Modulator Stent for Aortic Pathology: A Meta-Analysis and Additional Data from a Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort.

Background: Thoracoabdominal aneurysms and aortic dissections are a challenge for vascular surgeons. Open surgery, fenestrated or branched endograft, and the chimney technique are not possible in some patients, because of comorbidities or anatomical restrictions. However, the multilayer flow modulator (MFM) can be implanted in some of these patients.

Mid-term results of "off-label" use of the Endurant stentgraft in patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Objectives: EVAR is the preferred treatment modality for patients with an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with suitable anatomy. Each manufacturer of aortic stentgrafts has specific anatomic requirements. In some patients, it is not possible to adhere to the instructions for use, but alternative treatment is also not possible.

Baseline NT-proBNP predicts acute kidney injury following transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Background/purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) increases morbidity and mortality. Our study aimed to investigate the role of baseline N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) as a predictor of AKI following TAVI.

Methods: All consecutive TAVI patients were included in the analysis, except patients with dialysis and those with a GFR < 15 ml/min/1.

Predictors of Crossing Failure in Femoropopliteal Lesions: The Importance of Length of the Lesion and Calcification.

Background: Endovascular therapy is nowadays the first choice for most patients with peripheral artery disease. The most important cause of technical failure is failure to cross the lesion with a wire. In this retrospective study, we explore possible risk factors of crossing failure.

VARC-3 defined outcome of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation in stentless compared with stented aortic bioprostheses.

Background: Valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a viable alternative to redo surgery in selected patients with bioprosthetic valve dysfunction. Most ViV-TAVI procedures have been performed in stented bioprosthetic valves (ST); stentless bioprostheses (SL) lack fluoroscopic markers and could be more challenging for ViV-TAVI. Data on more recent patients applying Valve Academic Research Consortium (VARC)-3 defined outcomes are scarce.

Sex-Related Differences in Proximal Neck Anatomy and Their Consequences in Patients after EVAR: A Matched Cohort Analysis.

Introduction: Studies comparing male and female patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms have shown that female patients are generally older and more often experience postoperative complications after endovascular and open repair. There are also indications that female patients have more extensive neck pathologies and that they more often have postoperative complications related to proximal neck pathology.

Material And Methods: This retrospective study describes all consecutive female patients who underwent EVAR between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2021.

An analytical, mathematical annuloplasty ring curvature model for planning of valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacement.

Objectives: An increasing number of high-risk patients with previous mitral valve annuloplasty require transcatheter mitral valve replacement due to recurrent regurgitation. Annulus dilation with a transcatheter balloon is often performed before valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacement, which is believed to reduce misalignment and paravalvular leakage, yet little evidence exists to support this practice. Our objective was to generate intuitive annuloplasty ring analyses for improved valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacement planning.

Results of the Chimney Technique in a Community Hospital.

Background: The chimney technique, fenestrated or branched endovascular aortic repair are endovascular options in patients with a juxtarenal, suprarenal or type IV thoraco-abdominal aneurysm. The chimney technique has specific advantages and disadvantages. A retrospective single center study was performed to describe the results.

Factors Influencing Compliance to Follow-Up After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.

Objectives: Regular follow-up after endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm is necessary to detect endoleak and/or migration of the stentgraft. However, absence or incomplete compliance to follow-up is common in this patient population. In this study we will analyse the frequency of non-compliance to post-EVAR follow-up and explore the underlying reasons.

Incidence and outcomes of emergency intraprocedural surgical conversion during transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Insights from a large tertiary care centre.

Objective: During a transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) procedure, intraprocedural complications that are manageable only by conversion to emergency open-heart surgery (E-OHS) occasionally occur. Contemporary data on the incidence and outcome of TAVI patients undergoing E-OHS are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate early and midterm outcomes following E-OHS of patients undergoing TAVI in a large tertiary care centre with immediate surgical backup availability for all TAVI procedures over a 15-year period.

Impact of vs. Induced Infective Endocarditis after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.

Background: The two most common organisms found in infective endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI-IE) are (EC-IE) and (SC-IE). We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with EC-IE and SC-IE.

Methods: TAVI-IE patients from 2007 to 2021 were included in this analysis.

Risk factors of type 1A endoleak following endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

Objectives: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysms are the treatment of first choice. However, the proximal sealing of endovascular aneurysm repair is the Achilles' heel of the procedure. Insufficient proximal sealing can lead to endoleak type 1A and therefore expansion of the aneurysm sack and subsequent rupture.

Impact of Initial Operative Urgency on Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Treated with ECMO Due to Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock.

The outcomes of patients with PCS and following ECMO therapy are associated with several preoperative risk factors. Our aim was to compare clinical presentation, ECMO-related data and in-hospital outcomes of patients treated with ECMO due to PCS after cardiac surgery, in regard to elective or emergent cardiac surgery procedures. Between April 2006 and October 2016, 164 consecutive patients that received VA-ECMO therapy due to PCS were identified and included in this retrospective cohort study.

Impact of moderate or severe left ventricular outflow tract calcification on clinical outcomes of patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with self- and balloon-expandable valves: a post hoc analysis from the SOLVE-TAVI trial.

Background: Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) calcification has been associated with worse outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and may influence the selection of prosthetic valve type.

Aims: We aimed to evaluate the impact of LVOT calcification on outcomes after TAVI with a self-expanding valve (SEV) versus a balloon-expandable valve (BEV).

Methods: Patients of the SOLVE-TAVI trial, randomised to Edwards SAPIEN 3 or Medtronic Evolut R, were divided according to LVOT calcification into no/mild (≤1 calcium nodule extending <5 mm and covering <10% of the LVOT perimeter) and moderate/severe LVOT calcification groups.

Sex Differences in Infective Endocarditis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

Background: Outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and infectious diseases may vary according to sex.

Methods: This multicentre study aimed to determine the sex differences in clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of infective endocarditis (IE) after TAVR. A total of 579 patients (217 women, 37.

Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis after Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation.

Scarce data exist on mitral valve (MV) infective endocarditis (IE) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This multicenter study included a total of 579 patients with a diagnosis of definite IE after TAVI from the IE after TAVI International Registry and aimed to evaluate the incidence, characteristics, management, and outcomes of MV-IE after TAVI. A total of 86 patients (14.

A system for real-time multivariate feature combination of endoscopic mitral valve simulator training data.

Purpose: For an in-depth analysis of the learning benefits that a stereoscopic view presents during endoscopic training, surgeons required a custom surgical evaluation system enabling simulator independent evaluation of endoscopic skills. Automated surgical skill assessment is in dire need since supervised training sessions and video analysis of recorded endoscope data are very time-consuming. This paper presents a first step towards a multimodal training evaluation system, which is not restricted to certain training setups and fixed evaluation metrics.

Risk Assessment of Coronary Obstruction During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights From Post-BASILICA Computed Tomography.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the predictive value of preprocedural computed tomography (CT)-based risk stratification of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) on the basis of geometric measurements on postprocedural CT.

Background: Proper patient selection for additional procedures to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVR has not been adequately evaluated.

Methods: Pre- and postprocedural computed tomographic scans of 28 patients treated using bioprosthetic or native aortic scallop intentional laceration to prevent iatrogenic coronary artery obstruction (BASILICA) and TAVR were analyzed.

Combined Coronary CT-Angiography and TAVI Planning: Utility of CT-FFR in Patients with Morphologically Ruled-Out Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease.

: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a frequent comorbidity in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). If significant CAD can be excluded on coronary CT-angiography (cCTA), invasive coronary angiography (ICA) may be avoided. However, a high plaque burden may make the exclusion of CAD challenging, particularly for less experienced readers.

Very early infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Background: Scarce data exist about early infective endocarditis (IE) after trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the characteristics, management, and outcomes of very early (VE) IE (≤ 30 days) after TAVR.

Methods: This multicenter study included a total of 579 patients from the Infectious Endocarditis after TAVR International Registry who had the diagnosis of definite IE following TAVR.