Aortic Arch Morphology Is Associated With Long-term Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Risk stratification for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) uses risk scores derived solely from clinical variables. However, there is growing recognition of the potential role of incorporating anatomic features in predicting clinical outcomes after the procedure.1,2 A recent study suggests that an angulated aortic arch may adversely affect aortic hemodynamics and the risk of type B aortic dissection.3,4
