Meta-Analysis: Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients

Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Meta-Analysis of TAVR vs. SAVR in Low-Risk Patients – American College of Cardiology (free) AND TAVR Survival Surpasses SAVR in Low-Risk Patients: Meta-analysis – Medscape (free registration required)

“The one clear unknown that everyone points to is valve durability” (form Medscape)

“longer follow-up regarding valve degeneration will be needed to confirm TAVR as the preferred treatment for low-risk patients with severe AS.” (from American College of Cardiology)