Open AccessNeurological Injury in Intermediate‐Risk Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Author(s) -
Fanning Jonathon P.,
Wesley Allan J.,
Walters Darren L.,
Eeles Eamonn M.,
Barnett Adrian G.,
Platts David G.,
Clarke Andrew J.,
Wong Andrew A.,
Strugnell Wendy E.,
O'Sullivan Cliona,
Tronstad Oystein,
Fraser John F.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.004203
Subject(s) - medicine , interquartile range , montreal cognitive assessment , stroke (engine) , magnetic resonance imaging , subclinical infection , surgery , cardiology , radiology , cognitive impairment , mechanical engineering , disease , engineering
The application of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) to intermediate-risk patients is a controversial issue. Of concern, neurological injury in this group remains poorly defined. Among high-risk and inoperable patients, subclinical injury is reported on average in 75% undergoing the procedure. Although this attendant risk may be acceptable in higher-risk patients, it may not be so in those of lower risk.