Sex Differences in Stroke Frequency and Severity Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a recognized complication following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Although women have historically had a higher rate of bleeding and vascular complications after TAVR, contemporary data on sex differences in post-TAVR stroke and stroke severity are lacking. Disabling strokes significantly affect quality of life and outcomes, underscoring the need to explore sex-specific variations in post-TAVR stroke risk.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, we included all patients who underwent TAVR in the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2021. Stroke and stroke severity were ascertained using validated claims-based algorithms. Disabling strokes were defined as those resulting in death or discharge to a nonhome location. We used multivari

SUBMITTER: Joshi VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449952 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature