Christof Burgdorf

Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Self-Expanding Allegra Valve in Daily Practice

Background: Limited data are available of the self-expanding Allegra transcatheter heart valve (THV). The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and outcome of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using the Allegra THV in daily practice. Methods: Between Februa...

Timing of PCI in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation

BackgroundApproximately one half of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) have concomitant coronary artery disease. Although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is often performed before TAVI, the preferred treatment strategy has not been establi...