Infective Endocarditis Risk with Melody versus Sapien Valves Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.

Akshay Machanahalli Balakrishna Danielle B DilsaverAhmed AboeataRamesh M GowdaAndrew M Goldsweig Saraschandra VallabhajosyulaJason H AndersonTrevor SimardAravdeep Jhand

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)

The risk of IE following TPVI differs significantly. A prudent valve choice in favor of Sapien valves to lower the risk of post-TPVI endocarditis may be beneficial.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic stenosis
aortic valve replacement
pulmonary hypertension
decision making
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation