Complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation using transfemoral and transapical approach in general anaesthesia

Abstract

In the present study, we showed that our patients' outcomes are comparable to those reported in the available literature. Compared to TF, TA patients show an overall worse physical condition as well as a higher perioperative morbidity and mortality. Consequently TA patients need additional care and should only be operated in appropriately experienced medical centres.