Characterization of aortic root geometry in transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients.
Immanuel David Madukauwa-DavidPrem A MidhaRahul SharmaKylee McLainRonodeep MitraKaylyn CrawfordSung-Han YoonRaj R MakkarShelly Singh-GryzbonPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2018)
There are significant differences between pre- and post-TAVR as well as peak systolic and end diastolic aortic root anatomy. Appropriate anatomical dimensions should be selected for benchtop testing as the geometry varies greatly throughout the cardiac cycle.