Key result
On-table 3DRA shows moderate correlation with preprocedural CT for TAVR annular plane prediction.
Why the study?
Accurate assessment of the aortic valve annular plane is critical during TAVR, but preprocedural CT may differ from the actual AVAP obtained during the procedure.
Does on-table 3D rotational angiography correlate with preprocedural CT for assessing the aortic valve annular plane in patients undergoing TAVR?
Observational (n=100)
No
Does on-table 3D rotational angiography correlate with preprocedural CT for assessing the aortic valve annular plane in patients undergoing TAVR?
There is only moderate correlation between preprocedural CT and on-table 3D rotational angiography for predicting the aortic valve annular plane during TAVR.
Caution advised when relying on either CT or 3DRA alone for annular plane prediction in TAVR; leaves open need for outcome-based validation studies.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the correlation between the aortic valve annular plane (AVAP) obtained by preprocedural computed tomography (CT) with on-table three-dimensional rotational angiography (3DRA), in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). BACKGROUND: Accurate assessment of the AVAP is critical during TAVR procedures to enable optimal positioning and minimize complications. Most commonly, preprocedural CT has been used to determine the AVAP. However, this can differ from the actual AVAP obtained during the TAVR procedure. METHODS: Consecutive TAVR patients at a single center undergoing both preprocedural CT and 3DRA were included in the study. The AVAP assessment by CT was performed using 3mensio software (Pie Medical Imaging). 3DRA assessment was performed using DynaCT (Siemens). RESULTS: A total of 100 patients were included in the analysis. A difference of ≥5° and ≥10° in both the LAO/RAO and cranial/caudal components of the AVAP projection angle as assessed by CT and 3DRA was recorded in 39% and 10% of patients, respectively. The concordance correlation coefficient for the LAO/RAO and cranial/caudal implantation angles was 0.519 (95% CI: 0.377-0.661) and 0.558 (95% CI: 0.432-0.684), respectively. CONCLUSION: Correlation between preprocedural CT and on-table 3DRA in the prediction of the actual AVAP at the time of TAVR implantation is moderate.
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Tanner et al. (2022) conducted an observational in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) (n=100). Preprocedural computed tomography (CT) vs. On-table three-dimensional rotational angiography (3DRA) was evaluated on Concordance correlation coefficient for the LAO/RAO implantation angles (CCC 0.519, 95% CI 0.377-0.661). Preprocedural CT and on-table 3DRA showed moderate correlation in predicting the aortic valve annular plane during TAVR (concordance correlation coefficient 0.519; 95% CI 0.377-0.661 for LAO/RAO).
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