Prior balloon valvuloplasty versus DIRECT transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (DIRECTAVI): study...
Prior balloon valvuloplasty versus DIRECT transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (DIRECTAVI): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Balloon predilatation of the aortic valve has been regarded as an essential step during the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure. However, recent evidence has suggested that aortic valvuloplasty may cause complications and that high success rates may be obtained without prior dilatation of the valve. We hypothesize that TAVI per...
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Prior balloon valvuloplasty versus DIRECT transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (DIRECTAVI): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_dfe8e851e16e40fb82b0783526172ecd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_dfe8e851e16e40fb82b0783526172ecd
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1745-6215
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1745-6215
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10.1186/s13063-017-2036-y
