Left atrium emptying fraction (LAEF) measurements can provide significant value during the TAVR planning process.

The two treatment options were comparable in many ways—but TAVR was better when it came to limiting hospitalizations for heart failure. 

Clinical trial results don't always apply to real-world patient populations.

Researchers tracked data from six different studies, focusing on the likelihood of potential issues such as bleeding and vascular complications.

The study's authors examined new TAVR programs established from 2012 to 2018.

Patients with cirrhosis of the liver often undergo TAVR at a younger age, but the outcomes remain strong. 

Prior studies have suggested that TAVR patients could face worse outcomes if they require a permanent pacemaker. 

In addition, researchers noted, there were no female specialists performing TAVR in 19 states. 

The system was specifically designed for patients who should avoid open-heart surgery.  

“The choice of intervention in patients with CKD and aortic stenosis is complex and influenced by multiple competing factors," researchers said. 

Researchers examined data from more than 3,000 TAVR procedures performed with balloon-expandable valves.