Table 1 Sixty TAVI patients in the randomized study
Patients | No balloon predilatation (n = 30) | Balloon predilatation (n = 30) | Difference between groups |
|---|---|---|---|
Men/women (n) | 14/16 | 16/14 | ns |
Age, mean (range) | 83 (58–93) | 81 (42–91) | ns |
Euroscore I | 17 (2–38) | 19 (4–57) | ns |
Euroscore II | 8 (2–18) | 9 (3–37) | ns |
STS score | 7 (1–13) | 6 (2–17) | ns |
PPM (n) | 1 | 2 | ns |
Vmax m/s | 4.4 (2.9–5.8) | 4.3 (3.3–5.8) | ns |
Mean gradient mmHg | 51 (21–84) | 48 (29–88) | ns |
EOA cm2 | 0.6 (0.3–0.9) | 0.6 (0.3–1.0) | ns |