Optimal antiplatelet strategy after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

International guidelines recommend the use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The recommended duration of DAPT varies between guidelines. In this two-part study, we (1) performed a structured survey of 45 TAVI centres from around the world to determine if there is consensus among clinicians regarding antiplatelet therapy after TAVI; and then (2) performed a systematic review of all suitable studies (randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and registries) to determine if aspirin monotherapy can be used instead of DAPT.

Methods

A structured electronic survey regarding antiplatelet use after TAVI was completed by 45 TAVI centres across Europe, Australasia and the USA. A systematic review of TAVI RCTs and registries wa

SUBMITTER: Ahmad Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5786926 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature