BORIS (University Library Bern)· 2012
Updated standardized endpoint definitions for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: the Valve Academic Research Consortium-2 consensus document (VARC-2)
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Short summary
The VARC-2 initiative updated and standardized clinical endpoint definitions for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) trials to better suit current and future research needs.
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Key points
- VARC-2 updated standardized clinical endpoint definitions for TAVI.
- The goal is to improve suitability for current and future clinical trials.
- The initiative also aims to expand understanding of patient risk stratification.
- Case selection for TAVI procedures is another focus area.
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Abstract
The aim of the current Valve Academic Research Consortium (VARC)-2 initiative was to revisit the selection and definitions of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) clinical endpoints to make them more suitable to the present and future needs of clinical trials. In addition, this document is intended to expand the understanding of patient risk stratification and case selection.
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Field: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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