Abstract

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) volumes continue to grow around the world with TAVI now a first line therapy for treatment of aortic stenosis. With this growth, more clinical factors that may have impact on outcome related to the procedure are becoming better understood. Incidence, clinical impact and predictors of thrombocytopenia after transcatheter aortic valve replacementInternational Journal of CardiologyVol. 352PreviewThrombocytopenia is a common, yet poorly understood, complication after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve has been associated with higher incidence of thrombocytopenia, compared with self-expandable valves. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence, clinical impact and predictors of acquired thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing TAVR. Full-Text PDF

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