Incidence and severity of atherosclerotic cardiovascular artery disease in patients undergoing TAVI

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has extended the treatment options for severe, symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS). Risk factors for AS have been shown to be similar to atherosclerosis. Consequently, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular and carotid artery diseases are often found concurrently with diagnostic, procedural and prognostic implications.

This study sought to describe comprehensive vascular assessment in terms of prevalence, severity and correlations in TAVI candidates.

Several risk factors and gender correlate with the presence and severity of CAD and peripheral pathologies. Long-term mortality is increased in patients with a more compromised vascular situation.

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