Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society
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Meta Analysis
Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a treatment option for severe aortic stenosis in patients at intermediate or high surgical risk. However, until recently there was insufficient evidence regarding the outcomes of TAVR compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients at low risk. ⋯ TAVR in low-risk patients is superior to SAVR for the majority of outcomes.