Aortic cusp mapping and ablation was associated with significant aortic regurgitation in ~1% and new mild regurgitation in 12.5% of patients, requiring no subsequent valve interventions.
Does mapping and ablation in the aortic cusps cause worsening aortic regurgitation in patients undergoing the procedure?
Mapping and ablation in the aortic cusps appears safe at experienced centers, with a very low incidence (~1%) of significant worsening aortic regurgitation and no need for subsequent valve interventions.
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
Significant AR occurred in ∼1% after AC mapping/ablation. New mild AR developed in 12.5% and improved in over half during follow-up. No valve interventions were required, supporting the safety of cusp and commissural ablation at experienced centers.
Cecco et al. (Wed,) reported a other. Aortic cusp mapping and ablation was associated with significant aortic regurgitation in ~1% and new mild regurgitation in 12.5% of patients, requiring no subsequent valve interventions.