Does high liver shear wave elastography (SWE) after TAVI predict all-cause death and heart failure rehospitalization in patients with severe aortic stenosis?
High liver shear wave elastography after TAVI is an independent predictor of 24-month all-cause mortality and heart failure rehospitalization, serving as a noninvasive marker of hepatic congestion.
Background: Shear wave elastography (SWE) is a noninvasive ultrasound technique that quantifies liver stiffness. Previous studies have suggested that liver SWE can serve as an indirect marker of hepatic congestion. However, it remains unclear whether liver SWE measured after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with clinical outcomes. Methods: = 68). The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause death and heart failure (HF) rehospitalization. Results: = 0.014). Conclusion: High liver SWE after TAVI was independently associated with an increased 24-month risk of all-cause death and HF rehospitalization.
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