Differences in TAVR Utilization in Aortic Stenosis Among Patients With and Without Psychiatric Comorbidities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is one of the primary treatment modalities for aortic stenosis (AS). Disparities affecting certain groups could result in lower utilization of this life-saving procedure. This study aims to investigate the effects of associated psychiatric conditions on the likelihood of TAVR in hospitalized AS patients.

Methods

Our retrospective observational study used the National Inpatient Sample to identify hospitalized patients with AS. Using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification patients were stratified into those without psychiatric comorbidities, and those with psychiatric comorbidities. The primary outcome was comparing the odds of TAVR between AS patients with and without psychiat

SUBMITTER: Abugrin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11576367 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature