Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in elderly patients

Aortic stenosis is the most common native valve disease, affecting up to 5% of the elderly population. Surgical aortic valve replacement reduces symptoms and improves survival, and is the definitive therapy in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. However, despite the good results of classic surgery, risk is markedly increased in elderly patients with co-morbidities. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) allows implantation of a prosthetic heart valve within the diseased native aortic valve without the need for open heart surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, offering a new therapeutic option to elderly patients considered at high surgical risk or with contraindications to surgery. To date, several multicenter registries and a randomized trial have confirmed the safety and efficacy of TAVR in those patients. In this chapter, we review the background and clinical applications of TAVR in elderly patients.     

老年人主动脉瓣置换术后病死率分析

Objective To analyze the mortality in people aged 70 years and over who had undergone aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis.Methods The clinical data of 246consecutive cases aged 70 years and over,who had received AVR,were retrospectively analyzed.The 144 cases (58.5 % ) had hypertension,42 cases ( 17.1 %) had atrial fibrillation,27 cases ( 11.0 % )were obeses,and 18 cases (7.3%) had undergone previous heart surgery.Results The 29 cases (11.8%) were dead within 30 days after operation.Among them,15 cases (8.8%) were with isolated AVR and the other 14 cases (18.7%) were with an associate procedure,the difference was significant (P ＜ 0.05).The rate of postoperative complication was 24 .4%.The commoncomplications were:48 cases (19.5%) with low cardiac output,24 cases (9.8%) with renal dysfunction,52 cases (21.1% ) with prolonged ventilatory support and 12 cases (4.9%) with sepsis.In the Poisson regression analysis,the main predictors of mortality were low cardiac output,renal failure,sepsis and associate procedure.The main predictors of morbidity were CBP time ＞ 120 min,atrial fibrillation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Conclusions The balance between the benefits and risks of the surgery should be well evaluated before deciding to perform AVR.     

老年人主动脉瓣置换术后病死率分析

Objective To analyze the mortality in people aged 70 years and over who had undergone aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis.Methods The clinical data of 246consecutive cases aged 70 years and over,who had received AVR,were retrospectively analyzed.The 144 cases (58.5 % ) had hypertension,42 cases ( 17.1 %) had atrial fibrillation,27 cases ( 11.0 % )were obeses,and 18 cases (7.3%) had undergone previous heart surgery.Results The 29 cases (11.8%) were dead within 30 days after operation.Among them,15 cases (8.8%) were with isolated AVR and the other 14 cases (18.7%) were with an associate procedure,the difference was significant (P ＜ 0.05).The rate of postoperative complication was 24 .4%.The commoncomplications were:48 cases (19.5%) with low cardiac output,24 cases (9.8%) with renal dysfunction,52 cases (21.1% ) with prolonged ventilatory support and 12 cases (4.9%) with sepsis.In the Poisson regression analysis,the main predictors of mortality were low cardiac output,renal failure,sepsis and associate procedure.The main predictors of morbidity were CBP time ＞ 120 min,atrial fibrillation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Conclusions The balance between the benefits and risks of the surgery should be well evaluated before deciding to perform AVR.     

老年人主动脉瓣置换术后病死率分析

目的 对年龄≥70岁的主动脉瓣狭窄患者主动脉瓣置换术后的病死率进行分析.方法 回顾性分析246例年龄≥70岁、并接受主动脉瓣置换的主动脉瓣狭窄患者的临床资料.其中高血压144例(58.5%),心房颤动42例(17.1%),肥胖27例(11.0%),有心脏手术史18例(7.3%).结果 手术30 d内死亡29例,病死率为...     

Long-term risk of aortic events following aortic valve replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valves

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is associated with ascending aortopathy predisposing to aneurysmal dilatation and dissection, even after successful aortic valve replacement (AVR). There is, however, scant evidence on which to make recommendations for prophylactic replacement of the ascending aorta at the time of AVR. The medical records of patients who underwent AVR for BAV without aortic replacement or repair from 1960 to 1995 were reviewed. Follow-up was by review of the medical record and postal questionnaire. Among 1,286 patients, the mean age at operation was 58 ± 14 years. During the follow-up interval (median 12 years, range 0 to 38), there were 13 documented aortic dissections (1%), 11 ascending aortic replacements (0.9%), and 127 documented cases of progressive aortic enlargement (9.9%). Fifteen-year freedom from aortic dissection, enlargement, or replacement was 89% (95% confidence interval [CI] 87% to 91%) and was lower in patients with documented aortic enlargement at the time of AVR (85%, 95% CI 81% to 89%) compared to those whose aortic dimensions were normal (93%, 95% CI 90% to 96%) (p = 0.001). Multivariate predictors of aortic complications included interval (subsequent) AVR (hazard ratio [HR] 3.5, 95% CI 2.3 to 5.4, p <0.001), concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting (HR 2.6, 95% CI 1.7 to 4.0, p <0.001), enlarged aorta (HR 1.8, 95% CI 1.3 to 2.6, p = 0.001), and history of tobacco abuse (HR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.6, p = 0.003). Aortic dilatation did not predict mortality. In conclusion, despite a true risk for aortic events after AVR for BAV, the occurrence of aortic dissection was low. Any incremental surgical risk imposed by prophylactic replacement of the ascending aorta must be equally low.     

主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者经导管主动脉瓣置换术的安全性和有效性分析

目的探讨主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者接受经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)治疗的有效性和安全性。方法回顾性选取2017年9月至2019年12月接受TAVR的主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者36例。收集患者的人口学、实验室检查、影像辅助检查等全部临床资料,对手术过程、成功率、并发症以及手术前后超声心动图结果等进行分析。结果患者平均年龄(72.42±6.14)岁,瓣膜置入成功率100%。与术前相比,术后第1天的脑钠肽、主动脉瓣最大跨瓣压差、主动脉瓣跨瓣流速差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01),术后6个月随访左心室射血分数、左心室舒张末期内径及左心室收缩末期内径都有显著改善(均P<0.01)。并发症方面,住院期间1例(2.8%)患者因三度房室传导阻滞行永久性起搏器植入;术后1周有2例(5.6%)患者存在轻度瓣周漏(<2mm),术后6个月随访时只有1例(2.8%)患者存在轻度瓣周漏;术后6个月随访时1例(2.8%)患者缺血性卒中。结论主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者行TAVR治疗有较好的安全性和有效性,可有效改善左心室重塑。     

Cardiovascular risk factors as predictors of early and late survival after bioprosthetic valve replacement for aortic stenosis

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY: Cardiovascular risk factors have been associated with aortic valve stenosis, which is considered as an atherosclerosis-like process. The study aim was to assess the effect of cardiovascular risk factors on early and late outcome after valve replacement with a bioprosthesis for aortic stenosis (AS), and the impact of these factors on the outcome of the bioprosthesis. METHODS: Preoperative clinical, biological and echocardiographic data were recorded in 222 patients (110 males, 112 females; mean age 73 +/- 8 years) who underwent surgery for severe AS between 1989 and 1993. The mean follow up was 7.3 +/- 4.7 years; total follow up was 1,621 patient-years (pt-yr). RESULTS: Overall 12-year actuarial survival rate was 36.1%. Independent predictors of mortality were age (hazards ratio (HR) 1.11; 95% CI: 1.08-1.14, p < 0.0001), diabetes mellitus (DM) (HR 2.53; 95% CI: 1.65-3.88, p < 0.0001), male gender (HR 2.17; 95% CI: 1.53-3.12, p < 0.0001), and NYHA class (HR 1.66; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34, p = 0.004). Other cardiovascular risk factors had no significant effect on survival. DM and NYHA class were also independent predictive factors for valve-related death and overall valve-related complications. The 12-year actuarial survival was 13% in DM patients compared to 38% in non-diabetic patients (p = 0.003), with a significant increase in cardiovascular death (p = 0.0028), and a non-significant increase in thromboembolic events (p = 0.08) in DM patients. The only independent predictive risk factor of structural valve failure in multivariate analysis was renal failure (HR 1.1, 95% CI: 1.03-1.16, p = 0.047). Cardiovascular risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, DM, hypertension, tobacco smoking and obesity had no effect on the outcome of the bioprosthesis. CONCLUSION: Age, male gender, DM and NYHA class were the main predictors for long-term mortality after bioprosthesis implantation for AS. DM significantly impaired survival, with an excess of cardiovascular deaths and thromboembolic events. Other cardiovascular risk factors had no significant effect on either survival or bioprosthesis durability.     

Perioperative risk of valve replacement surgery in the elderly

The indication of surgical valva replacement also at older age (greater than 60 years) with chronically rheumatic valvular diseases requires both the assessment of the pre-operative constellation of findings and perioperative complications. From this combined point of view statements concerning the strategy of valve replacement at older age seem to be concludable. In the frame of a prospective study perioperative parameters were monitored in n = 90 patients with preoperative high-risk constellation out of a total of n = 300 patients for the quick recording of additional complications (such as perioperative myocardial damage, cardiac low output syndrome, and cases of death at the ICU). The average age of the whole group of patients was 52 years (25-68 years), that of the patients greater than 60 years was 63.6 years (61-68 years). In 72% of the older patients the preoperative high-risk constellation was confirmed by 50% deceased; 16% cLOS; 6% perioperative myocardial damage (PMD). On a total of 41% of the patients a combined operation was performed (valve replacement and bypass operation), there of 2/3 with aortic valve replacement and 1/3 with mitral valve replacement. The ejection fraction restricted heavily already before the operation (less than or equal to 30%) was the essential cause of perioperative complications (cases of death, cLOS) together with the combined operation. The immedicable pulmonary hypertension complicated the already preoperatively impaired left-ventricular function in a high percentage of patients with mitral valve replacement.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

高危重度主动脉瓣狭窄经颈动脉途径行经导管主动脉瓣置换术治疗的安全性和有效性

目的分析高危主动脉瓣重度狭窄患者经颈动脉途径行经导管主动脉瓣置换术(TAVR)治疗的安全性和有效性。方法选择2017年9月～2019年2月于北京阜外医院、空军军医大学西京医院、南昌大学第二附属医院、大连医科大学第一附属医院、北京医院经颈动脉途径TAVR的症状性重度主动脉瓣疾病患者21例,男性13例,年龄58～91(72.8±8.5)岁。对入选患者临床资料、手术方法及效果进行回顾性分析。结果 21例患者中,12例接受全麻手术,9例在局麻下完成手术。20例患者经右颈动脉途径TAVR,1例经左颈动脉行TAVR治疗。置入Venus A瓣膜20例,VitaFlowⅡ瓣膜1例。其中1例患者出现颈动脉血肿,经局部处理后,血肿吸收好转,其余患者手术过程顺利。21例患者均完成术后随访,其中2例患者出现Ⅲ度房室传导阻滞,行永久起搏器置入术。患者术后随访(30±7)d,均未发生短暂性脑缺血发作、脑卒中、血管并发症、心肌梗死、瓣周漏等不良事件。术后超声心动图显示,未见中量及以上反流;且术后1个月LVEF较术前明显改善[(61.44±6.48)%vs (51.90±13.17)%,P0.05];术后1周和术后1个月平均跨瓣压差较术前明显下降[(14.90±8.03)mm Hg(1mm Hg=0.133kPa)vs (59.48±22.43)mm Hg,P0.01;(13.11±8.45)mm Hg vs (59.48±22.43)mm Hg,P0.01]。结论对不适合行股动脉入路的患者以及主动脉瓣病变复杂,尤其是严重钙化、二叶式主动脉瓣患者、既往曾行二尖瓣瓣膜置换术的症状性重度主动脉瓣狭窄患者,实施经颈动脉途径TAVR安全有效。     

单纯性主动脉瓣人工瓣膜置换术对主动脉瓣病变患者术后左心功能的影响

目的 观察单纯性主动脉瓣人工瓣膜置换术对主动脉瓣病变患者术后左心功能的影响.方法 选择我院收治的主动脉瓣病变患者96例,均行单纯性主动脉瓣人工瓣膜置换术,二维超声心动图测量左室舒张末内径(LVDd)、左室收缩末内径(LVDs)、左室射血分数(LVEF),计算左室短轴缩短率(FS)、左室心肌重量指数(LVMI).结果 与术前比较,术后1周LVDd、LVDs降低,术后6个月LVDd、LVDs、LVMI降低,LVEF、FS升高(P均＜0.05);与术后1周比较,术后6个月LVDd、LVDs、LVMI降低,LVEF、FS升高(P均＜0.05).结论 主动脉瓣病变患者通过积极有效的手术干预,术后左心功能状态可以得到明显改善.     

Determinants of survival after aortic valve replacement as treatment for symptomatic aortic valve disease in the elderly

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY: The effect of concurrent disease and cardiac comorbidity on survival after bioprosthetic valve replacement in elderly patients was assessed retrospectively. Risk factors were categorized as general, non-cardiac (age, diabetes, previously treated carcinoma) and cardiac (LVEF, three-vessel disease, previous CABG or valve replacement, and endocarditis). METHODS: A total of 400 elderly patients (median age 73 years; range: 71-76 years) was studied. Medical history included diabetes, previous CABG or aortic valve replacement (AVR), endocarditis and treatment of previous carcinoma. A left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of <0.66 and presence of three-vessel disease were also investigated. Hospital deaths (and cause) were recorded; survival or date and cause of death after discharge were obtained by questionnaire. Kaplan-Meier univariate and Cox proportional hazards multivariate regression analyses were carried out. RESULTS: Mortality during follow up was 28.3%; hospital mortality was 3.8%. Univariate analysis showed five factors significantly to affect survival: LVEF, history of endocarditis, carcinoma, age and three-vessel disease. Fifteen of 38 patients with history of carcinoma died, 10 due to a malignancy. Of 76 patients with three-vessel disease, 26 died. A history of diabetes and previous CABG did not influence survival significantly. Four of eight patients with preoperative endocarditis died, all in hospital. Six of 11 patients died after redo-AVR, none before 36 months follow up. By Cox regression analysis, LVEF and histories of carcinoma and endocarditis remained significant. CONCLUSION: AVR should be performed before ventricular deterioration occurs. Previous CABG is not a contraindication for AVR. Endocarditis impaired survival. Long-term mortality after redo-AVR in this population was relatively high, but acceptable. AVR should also be performed in elderly patients with aortic valve disease. Since prognosis of symptomatic aortic valve disease is poor in the short term, AVR is indicated in patients treated for carcinoma.     

Effect of aortic valve replacement on syncope in patients with aortic stenosis.

OBJECTIVE--To determine the role of exertion as a precipitating factor in syncope in patients with aortic stenosis. DESIGN--Follow up for at least one year after aortic valve replacement. SETTING--Regional cardiac centre. PATIENTS--Consecutive patients who underwent aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis and who had a history of syncope and no other clinically significant cardiac lesion were recruited during a five year period. METHODS--Patients were interviewed to determine the characteristics of syncope and were divided into those in whom syncope was consistently related to exertion (group 1, 26 patients) and those in whom it was not (group 2, 13 patients). Recurrence of syncope after valve replacement was determined at visits to the clinic. RESULTS--Groups 1 and 2 did not differ significantly with respect to valve area, age, or sex. In 13 of the 26 patients in group 1 syncope was preceded by angina despite the absence of coronary artery disease, but none of the 13 patients in group 2 had angina. After valve replacement none of group 1 and eight of the 13 patients in group 2 had recurrence of syncope (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION--When patients with aortic stenosis experience syncope unrelated to exertion, the symptom is usually unrelated to the valve disease and another cause should be sought.