Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis Function: A Long-term Follow-up Study

There is limited available information on long term TAVR valve function. In this observational study, the investigators will enroll subjects who underwent TAVR or SAVR more than 3 years ago. Clinical and procedural data from the implant/surgery will be collected, alongside clinical and echocardiographic data from subsequent follow-up visits. Up-to-date echocardiography will be performed and analyzed in a Core Lab to assess valve function yearly.

Inclusion criteria

for TAVR subjects

a) TAVR performed more than 3 years ago

Exclusion criteria

• Subjects unable to consent to participate, unless the subject has a legally authorized representative
• Subjects unwilling to participate
• Subject has undergone re-intervention to prosthetic aortic valve since TAVR procedure (e.g. balloon valvuloplasty, SAVR, re-do TAVR, paravalvular leak closure)
• Echocardiographic evidence of prosthetic valve dysfunction within first 3 years post-TAVR (mean aortic gradient ≥20mmHg AND/OR moderate-severe transvalvular aortic regurgitation)

Inclusion criteria

for SAVR subjects

• SAVR performed more than 3 years ago
• Propensity matched to an enrolled TAVR subject

Exclusion criteria

for SAVR subjects e) Subjects unable to consent to participate, unless the subject has a legally authorized representative f) Subjects unwilling to participate g) Subject has undergone re-intervention to prosthetic aortic valve since TAVR procedure (e.g. balloon valvuloplasty, SAVR, re-do TAVR, paravalvular leak closure) h) Echocardiographic evidence of prosthetic valve dysfunction within first 3 years post-SAVR (mean aortic gradient ≥20mmHg AND/OR moderate-severe transvalvular aortic regurgitation)