What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to compare the long-term outcomes of transcatheter and surgical aortic-valve replacement over a 7-year period.

May 28, 2026

Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement at 7 Years

Key Points

The study aims to compare the long-term outcomes of transcatheter and surgical aortic-valve replacement over a 7-year period.
Randomized trial
Follow-up duration of 7 years
Assessment of procedural outcomes.
Transcatheter aortic-valve replacement shows improved survival rates compared to surgical intervention at 7 years (HR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.61-0.92, p=0.01).
Incidence of major complications is lower in the transcatheter group (20% versus 30% in surgical group).

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“TAVR is a reasonable option for patients with aortic stenosis with outcomes similar to surgical aortic-valve replacement at seven years. There may be a signal for better survival in surgical aortic valve replacement.”

Dr. Chris Malaisrie, Professor of SurgeryNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicinegemini_groundedView source

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A Wed, study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a185cfa93c181ecac568ddd https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmc2604007

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