Background
Patients with severe aortic regurgitation (AR) frequently face high surgical risks, rendering them ineligible for surgery. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is now a primary therapy for aortic valve stenosis. However, its application in pure native AR has been relatively limited.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to evaluate the mid-term efficacy and safety of a novel self-expanding transfemoral TAVR device designed for treating pure native AR.
Methods
A prospective, single-arm clinical trial (ChiCTR2300075152) enrolled 110 consecutive patients with severe pure AR from 15 centers. The Pioneer Valve system with a rotatable feature and 3 independently angle-adjustable locators was used. Outcomes up to 1-year follow-up were reported per Valve Academic Research Consortium 3 criteria. The median clinical follow-up duration was 348 days (Q1-Q3: 342-357 days).
Results
The mean age was 73.37 ± 4.21 years, with a median Society of Thoracic Surgeons score of 5.97% (Q1-Q3: 4.04%-8.63%). Technical success was achieved in 109 of 110 cases (99.1%), and valve migration occurred in 1 case. Mean aortic valve gradient and mean effective orifice area at 30 days were 7.88 ± 2.7 mm Hg and 2.2 ± 0.64 cm2, respectively. New permanent pacemaker implantation occurred in 23 of 105 cases (21.9%; 95% CI: 14.3%-29.8%). All-cause mortality was 3 of 110 (2.7%; 95% CI: 0.9%-8.3%) at 1 year. Significant improvements in NYHA functional class, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score, and positive left ventricular remodeling were observed up to 1 year.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that the Pioneer Valve provides a safe and effective alternative for high-risk or inoperable patients with severe pure AR, achieving favorable mid-term outcomes with stable hemodynamic performance.
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