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Multislice computed tomography for prediction of optimal angiographic deployment projections during transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21087752     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study assessed whether multislice computed tomography (MSCT) could predict optimal angiographic projections for visualizing the plane of the native valve and facilitate accurate positioning during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
BACKGROUND: Accurate device positioning during TAVI depends on valve deployment in angiographic projections perpendicular to the native valve plane, but these may be difficult to determine.
METHODS: Twenty patients underwent MSCT before TAVI. Using a novel technique, multiple angiographic projections accurately representing the native valve plane in multiple axes were determined. The accuracy of all predicted projections was determined post-procedure using angiography according to new criteria, based on valve perpendicularity and the degree of strut overlap (defined as excellent, satisfactory, or poor). The accuracy of valve deployment using MSCT was compared with the results of 20 consecutive patients undergoing TAVI without such MSCT angle prediction.
RESULTS: Correct final deployment projections were more frequent in the MSCT-guided compared with non-MSCT-guided group: excellent or satisfactory projections (90% vs. 65%, p = 0.06). The MSCT angle prediction was accurate but dependent on optimal images (optimal images: 93% of predicted angles were excellent or satisfactory, suboptimal images: 73% of predicted angles were poor). A "line of perpendicularity" could be generated with optimal projections across the right-to-left anterior oblique plane by adding the correct cranial or caudal angulation.
CONCLUSIONS: Pre-procedural MSCT can predict optimal angiographic deployment projections for implantation of transcatheter valves. An ideal deployment angle curve or "line of perpendicularity" can be generated. Understanding and applying these principles improves the accuracy of valve deployment and may improve outcomes.
Authors:
Ronen Gurvitch; David A Wood; Jonathon Leipsic; Edgar Tay; Mark Johnson; Jian Ye; Fabian Nietlispach; Namal Wijesinghe; Anson Cheung; John G Webb
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  JACC. Cardiovascular interventions     Volume:  3     ISSN:  1876-7605     ISO Abbreviation:  JACC Cardiovasc Interv     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-22     Completed Date:  2011-03-04     Revised Date:  2012-08-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101467004     Medline TA:  JACC Cardiovasc Interv     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1157-65     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Valve Stenosis / radiography*,  therapy*
British Columbia
Chi-Square Distribution
Female
Heart Catheterization / instrumentation
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation,  methods*
Humans
Male
Predictive Value of Tests
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
Treatment Outcome

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