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Women with chronic kidney disease undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Caveat emptor
Puja B Parikh1, John P Reilly1
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA.
Insights
Over 60% of women undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have chronic kidney disease (CKD). This condition significantly increases adverse events and mortality risk in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a common procedure for aortic stenosis.
- A significant proportion of women undergoing TAVR present with coexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Discussion:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in women undergoing TAVR is linked to substantially higher rates of adverse events.
- A twofold increased rate of risk-adjusted mortality at one year was observed in women with CKD post-TAVR.
Key Insights:
- CKD represents a critical risk factor for adverse outcomes in women undergoing TAVR.
- Risk stratification models for TAVR in women need to incorporate CKD status.
Outlook:
- Further research is warranted to explore strategies for optimizing outcomes in high-risk women with CKD undergoing TAVR.
- Investigating targeted interventions for women with CKD undergoing TAVR may improve long-term survival and reduce complications.
Abstract:
Over 60% of women presenting for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have coexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD). In women undergoing TAVR, CKD was associated with significantly higher rates of adverse events, including a twofold higher rate of risk-adjusted mortality at 1 year. This study is an important step forward in our understanding of risk stratification in women with CKD undergoing TAVR and suggests that measures to optimize outcomes warrant further investigation in this high-risk group of patients.
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