Stroke remains one of the most important complications of cardiac surgery and occurs in 2.2% after open‐heart procedure. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of a… Click to show full abstract
Stroke remains one of the most important complications of cardiac surgery and occurs in 2.2% after open‐heart procedure. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of a cerebral protection system during transcatheter aortic valve implantation may be associated with a lower risk of periprocedural strokes, and mortality at 30 days. The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and feasibility of this device in patients at high risk for stroke during open cardiac surgery.
               
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