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What are the contemporary trends in utilization and outcomes (morbidity and mortality) of balloon aortic valvuloplasty compared to TAVR?
What are the contemporary trends in utilization and outcomes (morbidity and mortality) of balloon aortic valvuloplasty compared to TAVR?
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In a contemporary national registry, BAV is associated with significant morbidity and mortality similar to TAVR, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection.
BACKGROUND: The introduction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) led to renewed interest in balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). We sought to assess contemporary trends in BAV utilization and their outcomes. METHODS AND CONCLUSIONS: In a contemporary national registry, BAV is associated with significant morbidity and mortality that are similar to TAVR. With the substantial increase in BAV utilization and the continuous improvement in TAVR outcomes, these data have important implications to aid clinicians in the selection of appropriate BAV candidates.
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