Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Cerebral
small
vessel
disease
(CSVD)
results
in
pathological
alterations
the
arteries
or
veins
of
brain,
thereby
significantly
impairing
brain
functionality.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
causative
factors
and
ultimately
determined
proportion
each
risk
factor
for
CSVD
by
constructing
a
multivariate
model
based
on
stepwise
regression.
Methods:
A
total
164
hospitalized
patients
were
involved
this
study.
The
period
was
from
January
2022
March
2023.The
analyzed
presence
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI).
imaging,
history,
coagulation
indices,
renal
function
related
CSVD,
serum
biochemistry
Hcy
analyzed.
Results:
included
safety
analysis
set,
73
(
44.5%
)
cases
with
91
55.5%
no.
patients,
median
age
66
49
-
86
years..
logistic
showed
that
yes
hypertension
OR
=
10.94%,
95%
CI:
3.80%
~
35.57%,
P
<0.001
),
HbA1c
3.05%,
1.54%
7.51%,
0.005
HCY
1.45%,
1.22%
1.82%,
<
0.001
CRP
2.21%,
1.25%
4.10%,
0.008
TG
3.80%,
1.62%
10.00%,
0.004
TC
1.90%,
1.17%
3.25%,
0.013
morbidity.
marginal
R-squared
R
2
M
0.467.
Among
all
determinants,
weight
60.60%
maximum,
followed
27.84%
).The
quasi-curves
plotted
using
bootstrap
method
(999
times)
good
agreement
between
predictive
actual
observations.
Conclusion:
Hypertension,
HbA1c,
HCY,
CRP,
morbidity,
controlling
above
indicators
within
reasonable
range
will
help
reduce
incidence
CSVD.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 373 - 373
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
In
the
past
two
decades,
transcatheter
aortic
valve
replacement
(TAVR)
has
transformed
management
of
stenosis
and
become
standard
care
regardless
surgical
risk
levels.
Advances
in
design
across
newer
generations,
improved
imaging,
greater
operator
expertise,
technical
enhancements
have
collectively
contributed
to
increased
safety
a
decline
procedural
complications
over
this
timeframe.
The
application
TAVR
progressively
expanded
include
younger
patients
with
lower
risks,
who
longer
life
expectancies.
This
article
offers
an
up-to-date
review
latest
innovations
delivery
systems,
devices,
its
possible
future
indications.
Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(8), P. 409 - 420
Published: July 26, 2024
Introduction
Cerebral
Embolic
Protection
Device
(CEPD)
captures
emboli
during
Transcatheter
Aortic
Valve
Replacement
(TAVR).
With
recently
published
pivotal
trials
and
multiple
cohort
studies
reporting
new
data,
there
is
a
need
to
re-calibrate
available
statistical
evidence.
JAMA Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Importance
Transcatheter
aortic
valve
replacement
(TAVR)
is
an
established
treatment
option
for
many
patients
with
severe
symptomatic
stenosis;
however,
debris
dislodged
during
the
procedure
can
cause
embolic
stroke.
The
Sentinel
cerebral
protection
(CEP)
device
approved
capture
and
removal
of
material
TAVR
but
its
efficacy
has
been
debated.
Objective
To
explore
regional
differences
in
association
CEP
utilization
stroke
outcomes
undergoing
TAVR.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
post
hoc
analysis
a
prospective,
postmarket,
randomized
clinical
trial
evaluating
performed
or
without
took
place
at
51
hospitals
US,
Europe,
Australia
from
February
2020
to
January
2022.
Patients
stenosis
treated
transfemoral
were
included.
Randomization
was
stratified
according
center,
operative
risk,
intended
type.
excluded
if
left
common
carotid
brachiocephalic
artery
had
greater
than
70%
anatomy
precluded
placement
device.
Data
this
study
analyzed
August
October
2024.
Intervention
CEP.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
primary
end
point
rate
all
events
hospital
discharge
72
hours
post-TAVR,
whichever
came
first.
Neurological
examinations
baseline
postprocedure
identify
stroke,
disabling
other
neurological
outcomes.
Results
Stroke
Protection
With
During
Aortic
Valve
Replacement
(PROTECTED
TAVR)
enrolled
3000
(1803
[60.1%]
male;
mean
[SD]
age,
78.9
[7.8]
years):
1833
US
cohort
(TAVR
alone:
919,
CEP:
914)
1167
outside
(OUS)
580,
587).
younger,
more
predominantly
male,
lower
prevalence
atrial
fibrillation,
higher
bicuspid
valve,
diabetes,
peripheral
vascular
disease
compared
OUS
cohort.
In
main
trial,
incidence
within
after
before
did
not
differ
significantly
between
group
control
group,
there
no
interaction
by
geographic
region.
analysis,
exhibited
50%
relative
risk
reduction
overall
73%
alone;
effect
on
observed
Conclusion
Relevance
PROTECTED
could
show
that
use
significant
periprocedural
Although
region,
exploratory
suggests
trend
toward
These
findings
are
hypothesis
generating,
further
research
needed
determine
patient
characteristics
procedural
practices
affect
efficacy.
Trial
Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov
Identifier:
NCT04149535
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(2), P. 305 - 305
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Stroke
is
a
devastating
complication
of
cardiovascular
interventions.
Intraprocedural
stroke
well-documented
and
feared
risk
cardiac
percutaneous
transcatheter
procedures.
If
clinically
significant
strokes
are
absent,
silent
remain
the
next
in
line
to
pose
large
concerns
related
future
cognitive
decline,
risk,
overall
increased
morbidity
mortality.
Cerebral
protection
devices
(CPD)
developed
overtime
aim
neutralize
this
through
either
capture-based
filter
or
deflector
mechanism.
Many
CPDs
exist
currently,
each
one
unique,
with
varying
degrees
evidence.
The
adoption
has
allowed
procedures
be
carried
out
patients
high
thromboembolic
risks
who
may
have
historically
been
discommended.
Though
skewed
towards
certain
procedures,
body
evidence
still
present
across
other
This
review
will
discuss
clinical
importance
respective
rates,
updated
surrounding
CPDs,
differing
opinions
types
cost
benefits,
what
lies
ahead
for
within
realm
undertaken
catheterization
laboratories.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 10, 2025
Transcatheter
aortic
valve
replacement
(TAVR)
has
become
a
leading
treatment
for
stenosis,
but
managing
thromboembolic
and
bleeding
risks
post-procedure
remains
challenging.
This
review
examines
current
evidence
on
antithrombotic
therapy
after
TAVR.
Subclinical
leaflet
thrombosis
is
observed
in
10%–20%
of
patients,
though
its
clinical
significance
uncertain.
Clinical
rare.
Current
guidelines
favor
single
antiplatelet
patients
without
indications
long-term
anticoagulation,
as
dual
increases
risk
improving
outcomes.
For
requiring
monotherapy
with
direct
oral
anticoagulants
or
vitamin
K
antagonists
recommended
to
minimize
bleeding.
Ongoing
trials
aim
clarify
optimal
regimens
strategies
preventing
subclinical
thrombosis.
Individualized
based
patient
profiles
likely
needed
improve
the
efficacy
safety
post-TAVR.
EuroIntervention,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(8), P. e390 - e410
Published: April 1, 2025
Transcatheter
valve
interventions
have
transformed
the
outcomes
of
patients
with
valvular
heart
disease
who
are
at
high
risk
for
surgery.
With
increasing
utilisation
and
expansion
transcatheter
interventions,
it
is
utmost
importance
to
be
familiar
their
potential
complications
subsequent
management,
especially
given
relative
infrequency
many
these
issues
in
contemporary
practice.
Herein,
we
present
a
state-of-the-art
review
article
focusing
on
complications,
prevention,
treatment
following
aortic
implantation,
mitral
edge-to-edge
repair,
replacement.
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Studies
have
shown
inconclusive
results
on
the
effectiveness
of
cerebral
protection
devices
(CPDs)
with
transcatheter
aortic
valve
replacement.
We
aimed
to
analyze
national
statistics
stroke
and
other
outcomes
CPD
use.
Structural Heart,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 100353 - 100353
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Highlights•Stroke
remains
a
formidable
cause
of
morbidity,
mortality,
and
resource
utilization
in
transcatheter
aortic
valve
replacement
(TAVR)
patients.•Sentinel
cerebral
embolic
protection
device
(CPD)
is
designed
to
capture
remove
debris
thereby
reducing
the
risk
stroke.•There
an
interest
identifying
patients
who
may
benefit
from
use
CPD.•Patients
with
atrial
fibrillation
undergoing
TAVR
CPD
had
lower
overall
stroke,
major
stroke.•Thirty-day
all
readmissions
were
use.•Future
studies
other
registries
clinical
trials
are
required
corroborate
our
findings
identify
candidates
for
use.AbstractBackgroundLimited
available
which
aim
patient
populations
that
would
potentially
devices
(CPDs)
during
(TAVR).
We
aimed
analyze
impact
among
(AF).MethodsData
on
adult
concomitant
diagnosis
AF
was
obtained
2017-2020
National
Readmissions
Database.
Stroke,
in-hospital
30-day
readmission
rates
compared
between
no-CPD
cohorts
propensity
score
matched
analysis.
Association
adverse
events
analyzed
using
multivariable
logistic
regression
models.ResultsOf
100,928
eligible
AF,
used
6.9%
mean
age
80
years.
independently
associated
stroke
(1.7%
vs.
2.2%;
odds
ratio
[OR]
0.81
[95%
CI
0.68-0.98];
p
=
0.032),
(1.2%
1.8%;
OR
0.69
[0.55-0.86];
0.001),
mortality
(0.9
1.5%;
0.56
[0.43-0.72];
<
(12.7%
14.7%;
0.87
[0.81-0.94];
0.001).
Reduction
noted
high-volume
but
not
low-volume
centers.ConclusionsThe
present
point
towards
clear
benefits
TAVR.
In
anatomically
patients,
potential
be
considered
especially
as
younger
become
Data
future
further
findings.
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 234 - 234
Published: July 27, 2024
Atrial
fibrillation
(AF)
is
the
most
common
arrhythmia
worldwide,
and
associated
with
a
significant
risk
of
thromboembolic
events.
Left
atrial
appendage
occlusion
(LAAO)
has
emerged
as
promising
alternative
for
patients
contraindications
or
intolerance
to
anticoagulant
therapy.
This
review
summarises
current
evidence,
indications,
technical
advancements
in
surgical
percutaneous
LAAO.
Preprocedural
planning
relies
on
various
imaging
techniques,
each
unique
advantages
limitations.
The
existing
randomised
clinical
trials
meta-analyses
demonstrate
favourable
results
both
Postprocedural
management
emphasises
personalised
anticoagulation
strategies
comprehensive
surveillance
ensure
device
stability
detect
complications.
Future
focus
should
be
put
antithrombotic
regimens,
investigating
predictors
device-related
complications,
simplifying
procedural
aspects
enhance
patient
outcomes.
In
summary,
LAAO
presented
valuable
therapeutic
option
preventing
AF-related
events,
ongoing
research
aimed
at
refining
techniques
improving
care.