Why the study?
Does aortic valve calcification correlate with solid particle embolization during TAVI?
Does aortic valve calcification correlate with solid particle embolization during TAVI?
Aortic valve calcification correlates with solid particle embolization during TAVI, highlighting it as a key factor when assessing procedural embolic risk.
May aid embolic risk assessment during TAVI; leaves open optimal mitigation strategies.
TAVI is associated with significant solid particle embolization, with the most common time point being during valve positioning. Solid embolization correlates with aortic valve calcium score, suggesting that valve calcification is a factor in embolic risk. This should be taken into consideration along with other clinical factors when assessing embolic risk.
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