scholarly journals Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement after Previous Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharaf-Eldin Shehada ◽  
Yacine Elhmidi ◽  
Öznur Öztürk ◽  
Markus Kasel ◽  
Antonio H. Frangieh ◽  
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Aim. Aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with prior cardiac surgery might be challenging. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) offers a promising alternative in such patients. We therefore aimed at comparing the outcomes of patients with aortic valve diseases undergoing TAVR versus those undergoing surgical AVR (SAVR) after previous cardiac surgery. Methods and Results. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register were searched. Seven relevant studies were identified, published between 01/2011 and 12/2015, enrolling a total of 1148 patients with prior cardiac surgery (97.6% prior CABG): 49.2% underwent TAVR, whereas 50.8% underwent SAVR. Incidence of stroke (3.8 versus 7.9%, p=0.04) and major bleeding (8.3 versus 15.3%, p=0.04) was significantly lower in the TAVR group. Incidence of mild/severe paravalvular leakage (14.4/10.9 versus 0%, p<0.0001) and pacemaker implantation (11.3 versus 3.9%, p=0.01) was significantly higher in the TAVR group. There were no significant differences in the incidence of acute kidney injury (9.7 versus 8.7%, p=0.99), major adverse cardiovascular events (8.7 versus 12.3%, p=0.21), 30-day mortality (5.1 versus 5.5%, p=0.7), or 1-year mortality (11.6 versus 11.8%, p=0.97) between the TAVR and SAVR group. Conclusions. TAVR as a redo procedure offers a safe alternative for patients presenting with aortic valve diseases after previous cardiac surgery especially those with prior CABG.

Author(s):  
Luca Koechlin ◽  
Friedrich S. Eckstein

Abstract Purpose of the Review The aim of this article is to describe the technique of aortic valve neocuspidization using autologous pericardium (AVNeo, “OZAKI procedure”) in adult cardiac surgery, to analyze recent findings, and to discuss benefits and limitations of this technique. Recent Findings Potential benefits of this technique include excellent hemodynamic performances, minimal use of foreign material, low rates of permanent pacemaker implantation, and omission of oral anticoagulation. However, data regarding the durability of the procedure are hitherto limited, and the procedure is associated with a higher complexity compared to aortic valve replacement. Summary AVNeo using autologous pericardium in adult cardiac surgery is a promising technique providing several benefits. However, there is a major unmet need for more data, especially regarding long-term durability. Thus, based on currently available data, we recommend careful patient selection within the heart team and shared decision-making with the informed patient.


Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Silaschi ◽  
Olaf Wendler ◽  
Liesa Castro ◽  
Moritz Seiffert ◽  
Edith Lubos ◽  
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Objectives: Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation (ViV) is an innovative treatment for failed tissue valves (TV) in patients at high surgical risk. However, direct comparative data with standard repeat surgical aortic valve replacement (RE-SAVR) is scarce. We aimed to compare outcomes after ViV to conventional RE-SAVR in two European centers with established interventional programs. Methods: Retrospectively we explored in-hospital databases for patients ≥60 years, treated for degenerated TV. Patients with endocarditis and combined procedures were excluded. Primary endpoints were adjudicated according to VARC-2 criteria. Results: Between 2002 and 2015, 130 patients were treated for isolated failure of aortic TV’s (ViV: n=71, RE-SAVR: n=59). In ViV, Edwards Sapien valve (ESV) was most frequently used (n=36) but implanted into larger TV’s (CoreValve TV size: 22.2±1.3mm vs. ESV TV size: 24.1±2.0mm, p<0.01). Both age and logistic EuroSCORE I were higher in ViV compared to RE-SAVR (78.6±7.5 vs. 72.9±6.5 ys, p<0.01; 25.1±18.9 vs. 16.8±9.4%, p<0.01). Thirty-day mortality was not significantly different with 4.2% (3/71) after ViV vs. 5.1% (3/59) post RE-SAVR (p=1.0). Device success was achieved in 54.9% (n=39) in ViV and all RE-SAVR patients (p<0.01). Perioperative stroke was not observed after ViV and in 2 patients after RE-SAVR (3.4%, p=0.2). Intensive-care stay was longer after RE-SAVR (3.4±2.9d vs. 1.9±1.8d, p<0.01). Following ViV, 22.5% (n=16) of patients had mild aortic regurgitation, vs. 11.3% (n=8; p=0.25) after RE-SAVR. Mean transvalvular pressure gradients at discharge were higher post ViV (19.3±7.3 vs.12.2±5.6mmHg, p<0.01). Rate of permanent pacemaker implantation was lower after ViV (9.9% vs. 27.1%, p<0.01). Survival at 90- and 180-days was 93.8% and 91.8% vs. 94.4% and 94.4% after ViV and RE-SAVR respectively (p=0.87). Conclusion: Despite a higher risk profile, early mortality was not different between the two treatment arms. Although ViV resulted in elevated postoperative transvalvular pressure gradients and therefore a lower rate of device success, mortality after 180-days was similar to RE-SAVR. At present, both techniques serve as complementary approaches and allow individualized patient care.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Tangel ◽  
Ankur Sethi ◽  
John Kassotis

Background: It is well known that there is a significant gender gap in both the referral and outcomes of patients eligible for cardiac surgery. The impact of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) on the gender disparity in the management of aortic stenosis (AS) has not been well established. The aim of this study was to analyze the referrals to and outcomes of both surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and TAVR for management of AS as a function of gender in a contemporary United States population. Methods: We used the National Inpatient database 2009-2015 to study the gender distribution of admissions for both SAVR and TAVR for the treatment of AS and its effect on inpatient outcomes. The survey estimation commands were used to determine weighted national estimates. Results: During the study period there were 3,443,274 (Males (M) 46.6 ± 0.1%; Females (F) 53.3 ± 0.1%) admissions for AS diagnosis, 325,264 SAVR (M 62.0 ± 0.2%; F 37.9 ± 0.2%) and 56,542 TAVR (M 52.6 ± 0.5%; F 47.3 ± 0.5%). The gender disparity was more prominent in Whites (Wh) than Non-whites (NWh) for both SAVR (Wh M 62.7 ± 0.2%, Wh F 37.2 ± 0.2%; NWh M 57.3 ± 0.5%, NWF 42.6 ± 0.5%) and TAVR (Wh M 53.1 ± 0.5%, Wh F 46.8 ± 0.5%; NWh M 47.2 ± 1.3%, NWh F 52.7 ± 1.3%). Female TAVR patients were older and more likely to have Medicare but less likely to have diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), prior coronary bypass surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They also had lower Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). However, female TAVR patients had higher inpatient deaths (OR = 1.34;1.09-1.64), bleeding (OR = 1.51; 1.40-1.62) and stroke (OR = 1.47; 1.16-1.88), but a lower rate of pacemaker implantation (0.86; 0.76-0.97) and acute renal failure (ARF) (OR = 0.78; 0.71- 0.87). SAVR females were older, more likely to have Medicare, hypertension, and heart failure but less likely to have diabetes, CKD, PAD, prior CABG and PCI, and COPD. They also had lower CCI. SAVR female patients had higher inpatient deaths (OR = 1.40; 1.29-1.53), pacemaker implantation (OR =1.19; 1.11-1.28), blood transfusion (OR = 1.40; 1.35-1.45), and stroke (OR =1.19; 1.08-1.30), but lower ARF (OR = 0.80; 0.76-0.83). Conclusion: A gender disparity in the management of aortic stenosis continues to exist; however, our study showed that TAVR appears to bridge this gap. The reduction in gender disparity was most pronounced among Non-white patients. Despite having less comorbidities, outcomes after both SAVR and TAVR remain worse in women.


2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-404
Author(s):  
Samuli J Salmi ◽  
Tuomo Nieminen ◽  
Juha Hartikainen ◽  
Fausto Biancari ◽  
Joonas Lehto ◽  
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Abstract OBJECTIVES We sought to study the indications, long-term occurrence, and predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after isolated surgical aortic valve replacement with bioprostheses. METHODS The CAREAVR study included 704 patients (385 females, 54.7%) without a preoperative PPI (mean ± standard deviation age 75 ± 7 years) undergoing isolated surgical aortic valve replacement at 4 Finnish hospitals between 2002 and 2014. Data were extracted from electronic patient records. RESULTS The follow-up was median 4.7 years (range 1 day to 12.3 years). Altogether 56 patients received PPI postoperatively, with the median 507 days from the operation (range 6 days to 10.0 years). The PPI indications were atrioventricular block (31 patients, 55%) and sick sinus syndrome (21 patients, 37.5%). For 4 patients, the PPI indication remained unknown. A competing risks regression analysis (Fine–Gray method), adjusted with age, sex, diabetes, coronary artery disease, preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF), left ventricular ejection fraction, New York Heart Association class, AF at discharge and urgency of operation, was used to assess risk factors for PPI. Only AF at discharge (subdistribution hazard ratio 4.34, 95% confidence interval 2.34–8.03) was a predictor for a PPI. CONCLUSIONS Though atrioventricular block is the major indication for PPI after surgical aortic valve replacement, &gt;30% of PPIs are implanted due to sick sinus syndrome during both short-term follow-up and long-term follow-up. Postoperative AF versus sinus rhythm conveys &gt;4-fold risk of PPI. Clinical trial registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT02626871


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Azka Latif ◽  
Noman Lateef ◽  
Muhammad Junaid Ahsan ◽  
Vikas Kapoor ◽  
Rana Mohammad Usman ◽  
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The number of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and a history of prior cardiac surgery has increased. Prior cardiac surgery increases the risk of adverse outcomes in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement. To evaluate the impact of prior cardiac surgery on clinical endpoints in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) versus surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), we performed a literature search using PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. The clinical endpoints included in our study were 30-day mortality, 1–2-year mortality, acute kidney injury (AKI), bleeding, stroke, procedural time, and duration of hospital stay. Seven studies, which included a total of 8221 patients, were selected. Our study found that TAVR was associated with a lower incidence of stroke and bleeding complications. There was no significant difference in terms of AKI, 30-day all-cause mortality, and 1–2-year all-cause mortality between the two groups. The average procedure time and duration of hospital stay were 170 min less (p ≤ 0.01) and 3.6 days shorter (p < 0.01) in patients with TAVR, respectively. In patients with prior coronary artery bypass graft and severe AS, both TAVR and SAVR are reasonable options. However, TAVR may be associated with a lower incidence of complications like stroke and perioperative bleeding, in addition to a shorter length of stay.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Nauffal ◽  
C Bay ◽  
P Shah ◽  
P Sobieszczyk ◽  
T Kaneko ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Mediastinal radiation can lead to long-term cardiac sequelae, including aortic valve disease. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is associated with poor outcomes in this population. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) now provides an alternative treatment strategy that may improve outcomes. Purpose To compare 30-day outcomes after TAVR vs. isolated SAVR for radiation-associated severe symptomatic aortic stenosis using the Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. Methods We evaluated 1,668 TAVR and 2,611 isolated SAVR patients enrolled in the STS national database from July 2011 through December 2018. A propensity score for TAVR vs. SAVR was derived using a non-parsimonious logistic regression model that included 29 pre-operative variables and was used to generate a 1:1 matched cohort (NTotal=1,560). 30-day outcomes in TAVR vs. SAVR patients were compared in the matched cohort using conditional logistic regression. We also tested for temporal trends in 30-day mortality separately for TAVR and SAVR in the matched cohort, adjusted for potential confounders, to see if outcomes varied across the study period. Results In the propensity-matched cohort, baseline demographics, comorbidities and preoperative characteristics were balanced between the TAVR and SAVR groups. The mean age was 73.3 years and 75% were females in each group. In the propensity-matched cohort, TAVR was associated with significantly reduced 30-day all-cause [OR=0.50 (0.30–0.84), p=0.01] and cardiovascular mortality as compared to SAVR [OR=0.33 (0.14–0.78), p=0.01]. Similarly, post-operative complications occurred less in the TAVR group except for stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) [OR=3.17 (1.27–7.93), p=0.01] and pacemaker implantation [OR=1.71 (1.21–2.44), p=0.003] which were significantly higher with TAVR (Figure 1A). While, 30-day mortality associated with both procedures improved over the course of the study, the trend was only statistically significant in the TAVR group following adjustment for potential confounders. TAVR was consistently associated with better survival than SAVR in the matched cohort across the study period (Figure 1B). Conclusion Our findings suggest that TAVR is a safe alternative to SAVR for radiation-associated severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and is associated with lower 30-day mortality and post-operative complications. The risk of stroke/TIA and pacemaker implantation is higher with TAVR and should be considered when choosing therapy. Additional prospective studies to validate our findings and evaluate long-term outcomes are needed to further guide clinical decision making in this population. Figure 1 Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Private grant(s) and/or Sponsorship. Main funding source(s): Funding to support acquisition of the data from the Society of Thoracic Surgery was obtained from discretionary funds available to Dr. Anju Nohria from the Cardiovascular Medicine Division.


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