June 11, 2026 · The Annals of thoracic surgery · DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.05.048

Risk and Outcomes of Reintervention After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

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This study investigates the time-varying risk and outcomes of reintervention after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in Medicare patients. The authors found that the hazard of reintervention increased significantly over time, particularly after 7 years, with valve stenosis being the most common reason for reintervention. While mortality rates remained consistent across different time intervals, the risk of heart failure hospitalizations was notably higher following early reinterventions, suggesting a need for tailored post-TAVI care.

Sundos Alabbadi, Nana Toyoda, Shinobu Itagaki, Natalia N Egorova

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