Prevalence, Factors Associated With, and Prognostic Effects of Preoperative Anemia on Short- and Long-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (original) (raw)

This study examines the prevalence and prognostic implications of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Anemia is prevalent among the elderly, impacting mortality rates in various cardiac interventions. Here, we analyze 1696 patients undergoing TAVI to understand the associated factors and the relationship between hemoglobin levels and short- and long-term mortality outcomes. The findings demonstrate that preoperative anemia significantly correlates with increased mortality and suggest the importance of managing anemia to potentially improve surgical outcomes.