Non-index readmission following TAVI was highly prevalent but not associated with increased mortality or healthcare utilisation. Our results are reassuring for TAVI patients in regional and remote areas with limited access to return to index TAVI hospitals.
Keyphrases
- transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- aortic stenosis
- aortic valve
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- aortic valve replacement
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- risk factors
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- left ventricular
- peritoneal dialysis
- cardiovascular events
- heart failure
- cardiovascular disease
- patient reported outcomes
- health insurance
- affordable care act