Table 4.
Baseline characteristics, pre- and post-procedural aortic valve characteristics on echocardiography
| Mean ± SD | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 81 ± 5 | 69–88 |
| Height (cm) | 167 ± 10 | 144–198 |
| Weight (kg) | 74 ± 12 | 52–109 |
| Pre-procedural assessment | ||
| Ejection fraction (%) | 55 ± 12 | 24–73 |
| Mean gradient (mmHg) | 42 ± 17 | 11–77 |
| Maximum gradient (mmHg) | 69 ± 25 | 21–120 |
| AVA (cm2) | 0.82 ± 0.2 | 0.4–1.5 |
| Post-procedural assessment (45) | 5 ± 3 days after intervention | |
| Mean gradient (mmHg) | 10 ± 4 | 4–22 |
| Maximum gradient (mmHg) | 20 ± 8 | 9–45 |
| Aortic incompetence (AI) | 1) Non/trace AI : 20 (44%) 2) Mild AI : 21 (47%) 3) Moderate AI: 4 (9%) |
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AI aortic incompetence, cm centimeter, cm2 square centimeter, mmHg millimeter of mercury, kg kilogram, SD standard deviation, % percent