Geriatric Assessment and Outcome in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Geriatric Assessment and Outcome in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

A geriatric assessment is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of patients with a percutaneous aortic valve replacement due to their comorbidities. The aim of this multimodal therapy concept is to examine the influence on the postoperative outcome. In addition to a comprehensive assessment of the individual frailty score, the subjective condition before and after TAVI is also evaluated using a standardized questionnaire ("Minnesota living with heart failure questionnaire").

Inclusion Criteria:

• all patients with indication for TAVI according to the current guidelines

Exclusion Criteria:

• no indication for TAVI, indication for cardiac surgery, mentally disabled patients, patients with endocarditis or life expectancy of less than 2 years