Why the study?
The study was conducted to investigate changes over time in instrumental activities of daily living, physical function, physical frailty, cognitive function, and nutritional status after TAVI.
Does transcatheter aortic valve implantation improve instrumental activities of daily living and physical function in older patients with aortic stenosis?
Does transcatheter aortic valve implantation improve instrumental activities of daily living and physical function in older patients with aortic stenosis?
Transfemoral TAVI significantly improves instrumental activities of daily living, nutritional status, and muscular strength at 6 months in older patients with aortic stenosis.
The purpose of this study was to investigate changes over time in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), physical function, physical frailty, cognitive function, and nutritional status after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Fifty consecutive older patients with aortic stenosis as possible candidates for TAVI were prospectively enrolled. Their average age was 84.6 ± 3.1 years, and 39 (78%) were female. The results of the linear mixed-effects model for the isometric knee extension muscular strength showed a significant change. IADL and nutritional status were significantly different preoperatively compared with 6 months postoperatively after transfemoral TAVI.
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