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Percutaneous coronary intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement makes no difference! None? Really?
1Department of Cardiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Summary
Routine percutaneous coronary intervention before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) does not improve patient outcomes unless acute coronary syndrome is present. Heart Team guidance is crucial for deciding on coronary revascularization for patients undergoing TAVR.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently coexist.
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a common treatment for severe aortic stenosis.
- The optimal management strategy for patients with concomitant CAD and aortic stenosis undergoing TAVR remains debated.
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