Despite concerns over TAVR risks, researchers found it is usually preferable to deal with severe aortic stenosis quickly, instead of waiting to see how the condition progresses.
Researchers warn that individuals who received balloon-expandable valves were more than four times more likely to suffer valve dysfunction that could lead to blood leaks or valve failure.
Researchers warn about a potential looming TAVR removal pandemic in the future, amid concerns that the valves are deteriorating prematurely.
At least four deaths have been linked to problems with the Impella Left Side Blood Pumps, which could suffer motor blade damage when placed near TAVR valves.
One-in-four patients with end-stage kidney disease experienced rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves within just six months of implantation.
While the cerebral embolic protection devices appeared to have few, if any, benefits, researchers also said they did not appear to increase the risks for patients, either.
