Standardized definitions of structural deterioration and valve failure in assessing long-term durability of transcatheter and surgical aortic bioprosthetic valves: a consensus statement from the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) endorsed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Key Points

• The aim is to establish standardized definitions for assessing structural deterioration and valve failure in aortic bioprosthetic valves.
• Consensus statement developed by experts from EAPCI, ESC, and EACTS.
• Systematic review of existing definitions related to valve performance.
• Definitions were agreed upon through expert discussions and consensus processes.
• Established clear definitions for both structural deterioration and valve failure.
• Highlighted the importance of these definitions for long-term evaluations of valve durability.