Renal injury rates lower after TAVI than following surgical valve repair

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Renal injury rates lower after TAVI than following surgical valve repair

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The first comprehensive assessment of the incidence of acute renal injury following transcatheter aortic-valve implantation for severe aortic stenosis finds a low rate of this adverse effect, one that compares favorably with renal injury after surgical valve replacement.

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Tags: Heart Valve Disorder, Aortic Stenosis, Kidney Health, Urinary System

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