Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a valid alternative to surgery in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Aortic annulus (AoA) sizing is crucial for TAVI success. The aim of the study was to compare AoA dimensions measured by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) vs those obtained with transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for predicting paravalvular aortic regurgitation (PVR) after TAVI.
Aortic annulus area assessment by multidetector computed tomography for predicting paravalvular regurgitation in patients undergoing balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation : a comparison with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography / G. Pontone, D. Andreini, A.L. Bartorelli, E. Bertella, S. Cortinovis, S. Mushtaq, A. Annoni, A. Formenti, A. Baggiano, E. Conte, G. Tamborini, M. Muratori, P. Gripari, F. Bovis, F. Veglia, C. Foti, F. Alamanni, G. Ballerini, C. Fiorentini, M. Pepi. - In: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. - ISSN 0002-8703. - 164:4(2012 Oct), pp. 576-584.
Titolo: | Aortic annulus area assessment by multidetector computed tomography for predicting paravalvular regurgitation in patients undergoing balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation : a comparison with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography |
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Parole Chiave: | Echocardiography, Transesophageal ; Aortic Valve Insufficiency ; Multidetector Computed Tomography ; Humans ; Echocardiography ; Aortic Valve ; Organ Size ; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation ; Postoperative Complications ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aortic Valve Stenosis ; Female ; Male |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/23 - Chirurgia Cardiaca Settore MED/11 - Malattie dell'Apparato Cardiovascolare |
Data di pubblicazione: | ott-2012 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2012.06.024 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |