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Aortic Dissection After TAVR: Mechanisms, Management, and Outcomes From a Single-Center Experience
Kyle W Prochno1, Maria G Lopez-Trevino1, Fernando Ramirez-Del Val1
1Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 16, 2026
Summary
Aortic dissection following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a rare complication. This study highlights its low incidence, common causes, varied treatments, and significant early mortality risk.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Aortic Diseases
Background:
- Aortic dissection is a rare, severe complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
- Limited data exists on the specific mechanisms, management strategies, and patient outcomes associated with TAVR-related aortic dissection.
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