Early improvement of left ventricular function after implantation of a transcutaneous aortic valve: a tissue Doppler ultrasound study.

Introduction: The long-term effects of surgical treatment for aortic narrowing in left ventricular (LV) remodelling have been well described. The immediate benefit after release of obstruction is unknown.

Method And Results: Nineteen patients with significant and symptomatic aortic stenosis underwent transcutaneous implantation of an aortic valve.