Trends in Complications Among Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of severe aortic stenosis has evolved considerably since the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), yet trends in complications for patients undergoing TAVR or surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) at a national level have yet to be evaluated.

Methods and results

We performed a retrospective cohort study using Medicare data to evaluate temporal trends in complications among beneficiaries, aged ≥65 years, treated with elective isolated transfemoral TAVR or SAVR between 2012 and 2019. The study end point was the occurrence of a major complication (composite outcome) during index and up to 30 days after. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess odds of complications for TAVR and SAVR, individually over time, and fo

SUBMITTER: Harvey JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11646526 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature