scholarly journals Meta‐Analysis of Stroke and Mortality Rates in Patients Undergoing Valve‐in‐Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Macherey ◽  
Max Meertens ◽  
Victor Mauri ◽  
Christian Frerker ◽  
Matti Adam ◽  
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Background During the past decade, the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was extended beyond treatment‐naïve patients and implemented for treatment of degenerated surgical bioprosthetic valves. Selection criteria for either valve‐in‐valve (viv) TAVR or redo surgical aortic valve replacement are not well established, and decision making on the operative approach still remains challenging for the interdisciplinary heart team. Methods and Results This review was intended to analyze all studies on viv‐TAVR focusing on short‐ and mid‐term stroke and mortality rates compared with redo surgical aortic valve replacement or native TAVR procedures. A structured literature search and review process led to 1667 potentially relevant studies on July 1, 2020. Finally, 23 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria for qualitative analysis. All references were case series either with or without propensity score matching and registry analyses. Quantitative synthesis of data from 8509 patients revealed that viv‐TAVR is associated with mean 30‐day stroke and mortality rates of 2.2% and 4.2%, respectively. Pooled data analysis showed no significant differences in 30‐day stroke rate, 30‐day mortality, and 1‐year mortality between viv‐TAVR and comparator treatment (native TAVR [n=11 804 patients] or redo surgical aortic valve replacement [n=498 patients]). Conclusions This review is the first one comparing the risk for stroke and mortality rates in viv‐TAVR procedures with native TAVR approach and contributes substantial data for the clinical routine. Moreover, this systematic review is the most comprehensive analysis on ischemic cerebrovascular events and early mortality in patients undergoing viv‐TAVR. In this era with increasing numbers of bioprosthetic valves used in younger patients, viv‐TAVR is a suitable option for the treatment of degenerated bioprostheses.

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Pompeu B.O. Sá ◽  
Jef Van den Eynde ◽  
Matheus Simonato ◽  
Luiz Rafael P. Cavalcanti ◽  
Ilias P. Doulamis ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus-Dieter Hönemann ◽  
Steffen Hofmann ◽  
Frank Ritter ◽  
Gerold Mönnig

Abstract Background A rare, but serious, complication following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the occurrence of an iatrogenic ventricular septal defect (VSD). Case summary We describe a case of an 80-year-old female who was referred with severe aortic stenosis for TAVR. Following thorough evaluation, the heart team consensus was to proceed with implantation via a transapical approach of an ACURATE neo M 25 mm valve (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA, USA). The valve was deployed harnessing transoesophageal echocardiographic (TOE) guidance under rapid pacing with post-dilation. Directly afterwards a very high VSD close to the aortic annulus was detected. As the patient was haemodynamically stable, the procedure was ended. The next day another TOE revealed a shunt volume (left-to-right ventricle) between 50% and 60%. Because the defect was partly located between the stent struts of the ACURATE valve decision was made to fix this leakage with implantation of a further valve and we chose an EVOLUT Pro 29 mm (Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA). The valve-in-valve was implanted 2–3 mm below the lower edge of the first valve, more towards the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) with excellent result: VSD was reduced to a very small residual shunt without any hemodynamic relevance. Discussion We suggest that an iatrogenic VSD located near the annulus may be treated percutaneously in a bail-out situation with implantation of a second valve that should be implanted slightly more into the LVOT to cover the VSD.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (29) ◽  
pp. 2747-2755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer A Hirji ◽  
Edward D Percy ◽  
Cheryl K Zogg ◽  
Alexandra Malarczyk ◽  
Morgan T Harloff ◽  
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Abstract Aims We sought to perform a head-to-head comparison of contemporary 30-day outcomes and readmissions between valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (VIV-TAVR) patients and a matched cohort of high-risk reoperative surgical aortic valve replacement (re-SAVR) patients using a large, multicentre, national database. Methods and results We utilized the nationally weighted 2012–16 National Readmission Database claims to identify all US adult patients with degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves who underwent either VIV-TAVR (n = 3443) or isolated re-SAVR (n = 3372). Thirty-day outcomes were compared using multivariate analysis and propensity score matching (1:1). Unadjusted, VIV-TAVR patients had significantly lower 30-day mortality (2.7% vs. 5.0%), 30-day morbidity (66.4% vs. 79%), and rates of major bleeding (35.8% vs. 50%). On multivariable analysis, re-SAVR was a significant risk factor for both 30-day mortality [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of VIV-SAVR (vs. re-SAVR) 0.48, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.28–0.81] and 30-day morbidity [aOR for VIV-TAVR (vs. re-SAVR) 0.54, 95% CI 0.43–0.68]. After matching (n = 2181 matched pairs), VIV-TAVR was associated with lower odds of 30-day mortality (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.23–0.74), 30-day morbidity (OR 0.53, 95% CI 0.43–0.72), and major bleeding (OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.51–0.85). Valve-in-valve TAVR was also associated with shorter length of stay (median savings of 2 days, 95% CI 1.3–2.7) and higher odds of routine home discharges (OR 2.11, 95% CI 1.61–2.78) compared to re-SAVR. Conclusion In this large, nationwide study of matched high-risk patients with degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves, VIV-TAVR appears to confer an advantage over re-SAVR in terms of 30-day mortality, morbidity, and bleeding complications. Further studies are warranted to benchmark in low- and intermediate-risk patients and to adequately assess longer-term efficacy.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parth M Patel ◽  
Edward Chiou ◽  
Jane W Wei ◽  
Jose N Binongo ◽  
Robert A Guyton ◽  
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Introduction: There has been a recent trend towards the increased use of biologic valves at the time of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with an understanding there may be a potential need for future valve intervention. In this study, we compared the clinical outcomes of Redo-SAVR with valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (VIVTAVR) in patients with a prior history of SAVR. Methods: From 2012 to 2019, 263 patients underwent isolated aortic valve reintervention after prior SAVR: VIV-TAVR (n=187) or redo-SAVR (n=86). Multivariable analysis was performed to identify risk factors mortality and aortic reintervention. Sub-analyses were performed to compare VIV-TAVR patients to Redo-SAVR patients undergoing biologic valve explant and implant (Biologic) as well as VIV-TAVR and Redo-SAVR patients matched by STS Predicted Risk of Mortality (STS PROM). Results: Operative mortality for the Redo-SAVR and VIV-TAVR was 1.2% (1) and 1.6% (3) respectively (p=0.92). Redo-SAVR patients had an increased stroke rate (7.0% vs 1.1%, p=0.02) and longer postoperative length of stay (7 vs 2 days, p<0.0001). VIV-TAVR patients had a higher rate of ≥1+ paravalvular leak (PVL) (21.4% versus 3%, p=0.0002) and a lesser reduction in transvalvular gradient (-21.9 ± 17.6mmHg vs -30.3 ± 20.7mmHg, p=0.0038). The difference in PVL was maintained during the Biologic Sub-analysis (p=0.0034). In the STS PROM Sub-analysis, early mortality was the same for each group (1.2%), and the differences in PVL (p=0.0002) and in transvalvular gradient reduction (p=0.005) were maintained. Preoperative renal failure (p=0.006) and cerebrovascular disease (p=0.04) were risk factors for mortality and prior myocardial infarction (p=0.04) was a risk factor for aortic reoperation for VIV-TAVR. No risk factors were identified for Redo-SAVR. Conclusions: Aortic valve reintervention following prior SAVR is associated with outstanding clinical outcomes. Both Redo-SAVR and VIV-TAVR can be performed with lower than expected predicted mortality. Redo-SAVR was associated with increased morbidity compared to VIV-TAVR, but improved valve function and hemodynamics. Differences in long term valve durability and patient survival between these two therapies are yet to be determined.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frane Runjic ◽  
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Andrija Matetic ◽  
Matjaz Bunc ◽  
Nikola Crncevic ◽  
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Background: Patient-prothesis mismatch (PPM) is a serious potential complication following surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). If it develops, valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a reasonable therapeutic option. However, there is low evidence on the management of small degenerated surgical bioprosthetic valves, not prone to balloon-valve fracture (BVF). Case Presentation: This case report presents a successful valve-in-valve TAVR in acute heart failure due to degenerative surgical bioprosthetic valve Trifecta (21 mm) that is not susceptible to BVF. Standard preparation for transfemoral TAVR with a self-expandable valve was conducted, including the over-the-wire pacing. Thereafter, a successful valve-in-valve primary implantation of the self-expanding, supra-annular valve Evolut R 26 (Medtronic™) has been achieved. Follow-up at 3 months showed mild paravalvular leak in the region with clinical and heart function improvements of the patient. Follow-up echocardiographic parameters showed the reduction of anterograde flow impairment and improved effective orifice area (~0.85 cm2/m2). Conclusion: In conclusion, supra-annular valve-in-valve TAVR is a potential therapeutic option for PPM of small degenerated surgical bioprosthetic valves which are not prone to BVF.


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