Project description:AimsAlthough surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is currently the recommended intervention for patients with native AR without aortic stenosis, a significant proportion of Asian patients undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which has not been studied fully for safety and outcomes. This systematic review aims to examine the characteristics and outcomes of Asian patients with pure native aortic regurgitation (AR) undergoing TAVR.Methods and resultsPubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL were systematically searched for randomised controlled trials, observational studies and case reports publishedÂ from inception to 2 April 2020, involving patients of Asian ethnicity with pure native aortic regurgitation who had undergone TAVR. Our primary outcome was all-cause mortality, with secondary outcomes including all major complications. Five studies (n=274 patients) and eight case reports were included. Device success was reported in 94.9% of the patients, the all-cause mortality rate was 4.4%, 2.5% were converted to SAVR, 1.7% had post-operative paravalvular leak and 6.7% required permanent pacemaker implantation.ConclusionsTAVR has demonstrated acceptable safety and efficacy in Asian patients with pure AR displaying low mortality rates and few adverse outcomes.

| S-EPMC8670568 | biostudies-literature

ST-Segment Elevation: One Sign, Many Shadows.

Project description:ST-segment elevation in patients sedated with propofol may be a sign of imminent malignant arrhythmias. Although propofol infusion syndrome-electrocardiographic abnormalities are usually described as Brugada-pattern, in unique cases nearly ubiquitous and extensive J-point and ST-segment elevation may be observed. These patients should undergo an ajmaline test following recovery. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

| S-EPMC8414421 | biostudies-literature

Mitral and aortic regurgitation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Project description:To analyse the impact of postprocedural mitral regurgitation (MR), in an interaction with aortic regurgitation (AR), on mortality following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).To assess the interaction between MR and AR, we compared the survival rate of patients (i) without both significant MR and AR versus (ii) those with either significant MR or significant AR versus (iii) with significant MR and AR, all postprocedure. 381 participants of the Polish Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Registry (166 males (43.6%) and 215 females (56.4%), age 78.8±7.4 years) were analysed. Follow-up was 94.1±96.5 days.In-hospital and midterm mortality were 6.6% and 10.2%, respectively. Significant MR and AR were present in 16% and 8.1% patients, including 3.1% patients with both significant MR and AR. Patients with significant versus insignificant AR differed with respect to mortality (log rank p=0.009). This difference was not apparent in a subgroup of patients without significant MR (log rank p=0.80). In a subgroup of patients without significant AR, there were no significant differences in mortality between individuals with versus without significant MR (log rank p=0.44). Significant MR and AR had a significant impact on mortality only when associated with each other (log rank p<0.0001). At multivariate Cox regression modelling concomitant significant MR and AR were independently associated with mortality (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.54 to 5.71, p=0.002).Significant MR or AR postprocedure, when isolated, had no impact on survival. Combined MR and AR had a significant impact on a patient's prognosis.

| S-EPMC4862065 | biostudies-other

Severe aortic regurgitation complicating Takayasu's arteritis.

Project description:We present an uncommon case of a 48-year-old female patient with symptomatic presentation of a severe aortic regurgitation with aneurysm of the ascending aorta and progressive dyspnea. Detailed investigation of laboratory tests and imaging identified Takayasu's arteritis (TA) as the underlying etiology. Computed tomography scan revealed complete occlusion of the right carotid artery as well as stenosis at the origins of left subclavian and vertebral arteries. In addition, cardiac magnetic resonance angiogram showed aneurysm at the proximal segment of right subclavian artery. Intervention with corticosteroids effectively diminished the need for immediate surgical intervention. Treating physicians should always consider differential diagnosis of TA in the presence of atypical clinical findings in all patients with cardiac problems especially when there is valve involvement.

| S-EPMC5556305 | biostudies-other

Predictors of paravalvular aortic regurgitation after surgery for Behcet's disease-related severe aortic regurgitation.

Project description:BackgroundBehcet's disease (BD)-related aortic regurgitation (AR) is known to be associated with paravalvular leakage (PVL) after successful aortic valve (AV) surgery. This study aimed to determine predictors of PVL after successful AV surgery in BD patients. We retrospectively collected data of 35 patients (42.1 ± 9.1 years, 27 men) who underwent surgery for severe BD-related AR at two tertiary centers. The diagnosis was established based on echocardiographic, surgical, and/or pathological findings in conjunction with the International Study Group criteria for BD. A total of 76 cases of AV surgery in 35 patients were analyzed.ResultsA median follow-up duration was 8.0 years (interquartile range, 5.4-14.3 years). PVL developed in 18 patients (51.4%) within 2 years after the first surgery. Six patients who met the diagnostic criteria for BD did not develop PVL, in whom 5 patients took immunosuppressive therapy (IST). However, 4 of 9 patients (44.4%) who did not meet the diagnostic criteria developed PVL, in whom four (44.4%) patients took IST. On multivariable analysis, postoperative IST and concomitant aortic root replacement (ARR) were two independent predictors for less PVL development (HR 0.38, 95% CI 0.17-0.89, p = 0.025 for postoperative IST; HR 0.17, 95% CI 0.08-0.36, p < 0.001 for concomitant ARR). Preoperative IST use did not determine PVL development (p = 0.75).ConclusionsPostoperative, but not preoperative, IST and concomitant ARR were independent predictors of less development of PVL. Special attention is required for early diagnosis BD-related AR, especially in patients not satisfying the current diagnostic criteria.

| S-EPMC6558675 | biostudies-literature

A case of aortic regurgitation and hypotension.

Project description:Takayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory large vessel vasculitis affecting the aorta and its main branches. It can present in various forms, and thereby may lead to a delay in diagnosis. We present a patient with Takayasu arteritis, diagnosed at our center when she presented with severe aortic regurgitation. We also review the current knowledge base with respect to Takayasu arteritis.

| S-EPMC3830574 | biostudies-other

Acute Post-Traumatic Aortic Regurgitation.

Project description:A 16-year-old girl with a history of blunt chest trauma was admitted because of heart failure symptoms. Transthoracic echocardiography showed severe eccentric aortic regurgitation. Cardiac computed tomography revealed a pseudoaneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva. We present a rare clinical presentation of a life-threatening condition. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

| S-EPMC9663896 | biostudies-literature

Aortic Regurgitation and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Project description: Not available

| S-EPMC11551928 | biostudies-literature

Lancisi sign: giant C-V waves of tricuspid regurgitation.

Project description: Not available

| S-EPMC5114320 | biostudies-literature