Feasibility of redo-TAVI in self-expanding Evolut valves: a CT analysis from the Evolut Low Risk Trial substudy.
Citation: Eurointervention. 19(4):e330-e339, 2023 Jul 17.PMID: 37067193Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Aortic Valve Stenosis | *Heart Valve Prosthesis | *Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement | Aortic Valve Stenosis/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | Aortic Valve Stenosis/su [Surgery] | Aortic Valve/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | Aortic Valve/su [Surgery] | Feasibility Studies | Female | Humans | Prosthesis Design | Tomography, X-Ray Computed | Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/mt [Methods] | Treatment Outcome | Year: 2023ISSN:- 1774-024X
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AIMS: We aimed to evaluate the anatomical feasibility of redo-TAVI by simulating implantation of a balloon-expandable SAPIEN 3 (S3) within an Evolut or an Evolut within an Evolut.
BACKGROUND: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in an existing transcatheter valve (redo-TAVI) pins the index valve leaflets in the open position (neoskirt), which can cause coronary flow compromise and limit access. Whether anatomy may preclude redo-TAVI in self-expanding Evolut valves is unknown.
CLINICALTRIALS: gov: NCT02701283.
CONCLUSIONS: The feasibility of redo-TAVI after Evolut failure is multifactorial and relates to the native annular anatomy, as well as the implantation depth of the index and second bioprostheses. Placement of an S3 at a lower Evolut position may reduce the risk of coronary flow compromise while preserving coronary access.
METHODS: A total of 204 post-TAVI computed tomography (CT) scans from the Evolut Low Risk CT substudy were analysed. Five redo-TAVI positions were evaluated: S3-in-Evolut inflow-to-inflow, S3 outflow at Evolut nodes 4, 5, and 6, and Evolut-in-Evolut inflow-to-inflow. Univariable modelling identified pre-TAVI clinical characteristics, CT anatomical parameters, and procedural variables associated with coronary flow compromise using the neoskirt height and post-TAVI aortic root dimensions.
RESULTS: The risk of coronary flow compromise was lowest when the S3 outflow was at Evolut node 4 (20%) and highest when at Evolut node 6 (75%). The highest likelihood of preserving coronary accessibility occurred with the S3 outflow at Evolut node 4. Female sex and higher body mass index were associated with a higher risk of coronary flow compromise, as were a smaller annulus diameter, lower sinus of Valsalva height and width, shorter coronary height, smaller sinotubular junction diameter, and shallower Evolut implant depth.
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