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Impact of "high" implantation on functionality of self-expandable bioprosthesis during the short- and long-term outcome of patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Is high implantation beneficial?

Citation:

Vavuranakis M, Kariori M, Scott L, Kalogeras K, Siasos G, Vrachatis D, Lavda M, Kalantzis C, Vavuranakis M, Bei E, et al. Impact of "high" implantation on functionality of self-expandable bioprosthesis during the short- and long-term outcome of patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Is high implantation beneficial?. Cardiovasc Ther. 2018;36(3):e12330.

Abstract:

AIM: High position of the self-expandable bioprosthesis CoreValve/Evolut R has been proved to affect immediate hemodynamics of the valve. Whether this may have any impact on long-term procedural outcome has not been defined yet. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the final position of aortic bioprosthesis affects its long-term functionality. METHOD: Consecutive patients (pts) who underwent successful TAVI procedure were evaluated and separated into 2 groups according to the implantation depth (ID): Group I: pts with 4 mm