Self-expanding or balloon-expandable TAVR in patients with a small aortic annulus: A review
Abeel Naseer, Muhammad Imtiaz, Muhammad Adnan Zaman, Rabia Zulfiqar · 2025
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Description
Abeel Naseer, Muhammad Imtiaz, Muhammad Adnan Zaman, and Rabia Zulfiqar published a review in 2025 on choosing replacement heart valves for patients with a small aortic ring. Threading a new valve through a catheter has transformed care for a narrowed aortic valve. Two designs compete: one that expands on its own and one pushed open by a balloon, and small rings make the choice harder.
The review centers on a trial that randomized small-ring patients between the two designs. Self-expanding valves matched the others on death, stroke, and hospital return at one year, with better flow measures. Balloon valves offered finer placement control and less leakage around the edges. The authors advise matching the valve to each patient's anatomy and the operator's strengths.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Abeel Naseer, Muhammad Imtiaz, Muhammad Adnan Zaman, Rabia Zulfiqar |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 15 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |