Severe Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The asses and evaluate whether trans apical access for TAVR is associated with apical dysfunction.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Severe aortic stenosis defined as aortic valve area of less than 1 cm2 or index area of 0.6 cm2/m2 by echocardiography. 2. Symptomatic patients with aortic stenosis referred for medically indicated AVR 3. Signed informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
1. Inability to sign written informed consent. 2. Abnormal Apical dysfunction at baseline 3. LVEF \< 20% 4. Pregnancy or breast feeding. 5. Need for emergency surgery for any reason. 6. Any case in which the practicing physician asserts that enrollment in the protocol will
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in left ventricle ejection fraction | two months after the surgery |
Countries
Israel