Association of Early Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Patterns With Functional Recovery and Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Pure Aortic Regurgitation
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with pure aortic regurgitation (AR) may signal functional recovery potential and prognostic relevance, yet systematic evidence is lacking. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 128 consecutive patients with pure AR who underwent TAVR between 2018 and 2023 and experienced an acute postprocedural LVEF reduction (≥5%). LVEF was assessed using the Simpson's biplane method at discharge and at 1 month. Patients were categorized according to a 1-month LVEF change into Rebound pattern (≥10% increase) or Decliner pattern (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Echocardiography
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e70391–e70391
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN