Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is increasing in prevalence due to the aging population, and
severe AS is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Echocardiography remains …

In this narrative review, we investigate the essential role played by the computed
tomography Aortic Valve Calcium Score (AVCS) in the cardiovascular diagnostic landscape …

Background Cerebrovascular events remain one of the most devastating complications of
transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Data from real‐world contemporary cohorts on …

Background Acute ischemic stroke remains a serious complication of transcatheter aortic
valve replacement (TAVR). Cerebral embolic protection devices (CEPD) were developed to …

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) generates significant debris, and strategies
to mitigate cerebral embolization are needed. The novel Emboliner embolic protection …

Abstract Purpose of Review Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been a
revolutionary therapy in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. The risk of stroke associated …

Background Aortic atherosclerosis can affect the strategy and outcomes of transcatheter
aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Limited investigation exists into how aortic atheroma …

Background Calcific aortic stenosis is the principal indication for transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (TAVR). Comorbid mitral annular calcification (MAC) is often present in patients …

Background Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive surgery.
However, there is a risk of surgical manipulation causing detachment of a lesion of the aortic …

Cardioembolic stroke is a potentially devastating condition and tends to have a poor
prognosis compared with other ischemic stroke subtypes. Therefore, it is important for proper …