Guidewire during TAVR procedures appears to be efficacious and safe: Study

Key Findings:

• High Efficacy: The primary efficacy endpoint was achieved in 98.3% of patients, showcasing the SavvyWire's effectiveness in left ventricular rapid pacing runs.

• Mean aortic systolic arterial pressure during rapid pacing: 46.6 ± 11.3 mm Hg.

• Hemodynamic assessment with OptoMonitor 3 achieved in 99.2% of patients.

• Safety First: The safety endpoint was achieved in 99.2% of patients, with no reported procedural mortality, stroke, or ventricular perforation.

• Procedural Insights: The SavvyWire's use could minimize interventions during TAVR procedures, offering significant systemic pressure drops and aiding in clinical decision-making post-transcatheter heart valve deployment.

The SavvyWire has emerged as a reliable and safe tool for TAVR procedures, demonstrating high efficacy in achieving effective left ventricular rapid pacing runs. This pioneering device not only enhances patient safety but also optimizes procedural outcomes, positioning itself as a valuable asset in the realm of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Reference:

Regueiro, A., Alperi, A., Vilalta, V., Asmarats, L., Baz, J. A., Nombela-Franco, L., Calabuig, A., Muñoz-García, A., Sabaté, M., Moris, C., Picard-Deland, M., Pelletier-Beaumont, E., & Rodés-Cabau, J. Safety and efficacy of TAVR with a pressure sensor and pacing guidewire. JACC. Cardiovascular Interventions,2023;16(24):3016–3023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcin.2023.10.035