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
- ejection fraction
- healthcare
- aortic valve replacement
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- end stage renal disease
- risk factors
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- left ventricular
- coronary artery disease
- cardiovascular disease
- social media
- health information
- patient reported