Racial disparities in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A contemporary nationwide analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial disparities have been reported in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) volume continues to increase with evolving indications and practice changes.

Objectives

This study aims to provide insight regarding procedure access and outcomes to evaluate for potential racial disparities in the contemporary era of TAVR.

Methods

TAVR patients (aged ≥18) were identified in the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2019 and grouped by race. Baseline characteristics and in-hospital outcomes were compared between White and non-White patients before and after propensity-score matching. Primary outcomes were in-hospital mortality and a composite outcome. The individual components of the composite outcome served as

SUBMITTER: Sun C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854978 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature