Objectives Our objectives were to review the literature to identify frailty instruments in use for
transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) recipients and synthesise prognostic data from …

In an ageing population of patients with heart disease, preinterventional frailty assessment
for risk prediction is gaining relevance both in cardiac surgery and transcatheter valve …

Background The relationship of body mass index (BMI) and an “obesity paradox” with
cardiovascular risk prediction is controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Objective To investigate the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with short-and long-term
outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Patients and Methods The …

Background Conflicting results have been reported regarding impact of body mass index
(BMI) on outcome of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients. This study …

Controversial data exist regarding the impact of body mass index (BMI) on TAVI outcomes.
Thirteen TAVI studies were included and analyzed for the incidence of procedural …

Aims Acute kidney injury (AKI) may complicate transcatheter aortic valve replacement
(TAVR) leading to higher mortality. The relationship between AKI, obesity, and mortality …

Physicians practicing in the modern era are confronted with an ever aging and comorbid
population. A working knowledge of the principles of frailty and its application to distinct …

Background This study aimed to elucidate the prognostic value of objective nutritional status
after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Methods This study enrolled 150 …

Background Frailty is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and may have
clinical implications in an advanced age population with atrial fibrillation undergoing left …