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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with a lower risk of anxiety and/or depression compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), especially within the first six months post-procedure.

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  • Psychiatry
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Anxiety and/or depression are significant concerns following aortic valve replacement (AVR).
  • Identifying patients at risk and mitigating factors is crucial for improving outcomes.
  • Previous studies have not fully elucidated the comparative psychological impact of different AVR approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify patients vulnerable to anxiety and/or depression after AVR.
  • To evaluate factors that may mitigate the risk of postoperative anxiety and/or depression.
  • To compare the risk of anxiety and/or depression between transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study using a claims database of 18,990 patients aged ≥55 years.
  • Analysis of pre- and post-AVR data from January 2013 to December 2018.
  • Risk-adjusted logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare anxiety and/or depression rates at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year post-AVR.

Main Results:

  • Patients undergoing SAVR had a higher relative risk of anxiety and/or depression at 3 and 6 months post-AVR compared to TAVR.
  • This risk difference narrowed by 12 months post-AVR.
  • The association was more pronounced in patients discharged home and those without operative complications.

Conclusions:

  • TAVR is associated with a reduced risk of new-onset anxiety and/or depression compared to SAVR.
  • This risk reduction is particularly evident in the initial 3 to 6 months following treatment.
  • Discharge location and the presence of operative complications influence postoperative psychological outcomes.