Publications by authors named "I M Hanson"
Background: Stroke is a potential complication of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Recent trials evaluating Cerebral Embolic Protection Systems (CEPS) to reduce the incidence of stroke after TAVR have been conflicting.
Methods: Multiple databases were searched for studies comparing TAVR with or without CEPS and that reported on the primary outcome of periprocedural stroke.
Article Synopsis
- Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a serious condition linked to long-term health issues, including severe right heart failure, but newer less invasive treatments like transcatheter valve interventions (TTVI) are gaining attention.
- A study analyzing over 98,000 tricuspid valve procedures from 2011 to 2020 revealed trends in intervention types, showing a rise in TTVI and a decline in traditional surgical options.
- Findings indicate demographic factors like age and race affect procedure choice and outcomes, with surgical interventions showing higher mortality rates; further research is needed to understand the causes of these evolving trends in treatment results.
Article Synopsis
- TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) offers treatment for severely ill patients, but outcomes for those with cardiogenic shock (CS) are not well understood.
- A meta-analysis of five studies showed that 30-day mortality and major vascular complications were significantly higher in patients with CS compared to those without, but there were no significant differences in longer-term outcomes at one year.
- The study suggests that while short-term risks are elevated for TAVR patients with CS, their long-term prognosis may be similar to those without CS; further research is needed to explore the timing and management strategies of TAVR for this group.
Background: Obesity paradox in cardiovascular risk prediction has gained increasing attention in recent years. We aimed to investigate the impact of BMI on mortality following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Methods: We performed a multi-center retrospective analysis of patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVR.