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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Aortic stenosis (AS) is a growing global health concern, particularly in aging populations.
  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a key intervention for AS, but complications like paravalvular leakage (PVL) persist.
  • Previous studies on TAVI outcomes were limited by the availability and reproducibility of clinical measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the characterization of AS patients undergoing TAVI.
  • To analyze clinical findings alongside advanced 3D morphological analysis of the aortic root, left ventricular outflow tract, and calcification patterns.
  • To investigate the association between patient-specific morphology and TAVI procedural outcomes, including PVL.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 130 AS patients who underwent TAVI.
  • Collection of pre- and post-TAVI demographic and clinical data.
  • 3D reconstruction and statistical shape modeling from pre-operative CT images to analyze aortic root and calcification morphology.
  • Correlation of morphological findings with clinical outcomes, including PVL assessed by echocardiography.

Main Results:

  • 3D valve calcification patterns were consistent with prior descriptions, showing crescent shapes and higher calcification in the non-coronary cusp.
  • Higher calcification correlated with larger valves and coronary height.
  • Significant sexual dimorphism in aortic shape and calcification was observed, with males having straighter aortas and higher calcification near coronary leaflets.
  • Morphological differences, including aortic size and coronary sinus length, were significantly associated with PVL (p = 0.005).
  • Female phenotypes with smaller, conic aortic roots were linked to worse outcomes.
  • Larger aortas and shorter left coronary sinuses were associated with reduced PVL.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced 3D morphological analysis provides deeper insights into AS patient anatomy relevant to TAVI.
  • Patient-specific aortic root and valve calcification characteristics significantly influence TAVI outcomes, particularly PVL.
  • Understanding these morphological factors, including sexual dimorphism, can help predict post-TAVI PVL and guide the development of improved TAVI devices.
  • Personalized TAVI strategies based on detailed anatomical assessment may improve procedural success and reduce complications.