@article{79a06642f293457f9334741f65998b0b,
title = "Standardized Definition of Structural Valve Degeneration for Surgical and Transcatheter Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves",
abstract = "Bioprostheses are prone to structural valve degeneration, resulting in limited long-term durability. A significant challenge when comparing the durability of different types of bioprostheses is the lack of a standardized terminology for the definition of a degenerated valve. This issue becomes especially important when we try to compare the degeneration rate of surgically inserted and transcatheter bioprosthetic valves. This document, by the VIVID (Valve-in-Valve International Data), proposes practical and standardized definitions of valve degeneration and provides recommendations for the timing of clinical and imaging follow-up assessments accordingly. Its goal is to improve the quality of research and clinical care for patients with deteriorated bioprostheses by providing objective and strict criteria that can be utilized in future clinical trials. We hope that the adoption of these criteria by both the cardiological and surgical communities will lead to improved comparability and interpretation of durability analyses.",
keywords = "Journal Article, Review, echocardiographic criteria, valve deterioration, durability, reoperation, reintervention, transcatheter",
author = "Danny Dvir and Thierry Bourguignon and Otto, {Catherine M} and Hahn, {Rebecca T} and Raphael Rosenhek and Webb, {John G} and Hendrik Treede and Sarano, {Maurice E} and Ted Feldman and Wijeysundera, {Harindra C} and Yan Topilsky and Michel Aupart and Reardon, {Michael J} and Mackensen, {G Burkhard} and Szeto, {Wilson Y} and Ran Kornowski and Gammie, {James S} and Yoganathan, {Ajit P} and Yaron Arbel and Borger, {Michael A} and Matheus Simonato and Mark Reisman and Makkar, {Raj R} and Alexandre Abizaid and McCabe, {James M} and Gry Dahle and Aldea, {Gabriel S} and Jonathon Leipsic and Philippe Pibarot and Moat, {Neil E} and Mack, {Michael J} and Kappetein, {A Pieter} and Leon, {Martin B} and {VIVID (Valve in Valve International Data) Investigators}",
note = "Funding Information: Dr Dvir reports consulting fees from Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, Abbott, and Gore. Dr Bourguignon reports speaker fees from Edwards Lifesciences. Dr Webb reports research grants and consulting fees from Edwards Lifesciences, as well as consulting fees from Abbott. Dr Feldman reports research grants, honoraria, and consulting fees from Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Edwards Lifesciences. Dr Harindra Wijeysun-dera reports investigation-initiated grants from Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic. Dr Szeto reports research grants from Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic. Dr Gammie reports consulting for Harpoon Medical Inc. and Edwards Lifescienc-es. Dr Yoganathan reports research grants from Edwards Life-sciences and Boston Scientific. Dr Makkar reports research grants and consultant fees from Abbott, research grants from Edwards Lifesciences, and consultant fees from Cordis and Medtronic. Dr Leipsic reports research grants and speaker fees from Edwards Lifesciences, research grants from Medtronic, Abbott, and Neovasc, and ownership of stock options and consulting fees from Circle CVI and Heartflow. Dr Pibarot reports research grants and consulting fees from Edwards Life-sciences and consulting fees from Medtronic. Dr Mack reports consulting for Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, and Abbott. Dr Kappetein reports employment as a chief medical officer at Medtronic. The other authors report no conflicts of interest. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 American Heart Association, Inc.",
year = "2018",
month = jan,
day = "23",
doi = "10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.030729",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "137",
pages = "388--399",
journal = "Circulation",
issn = "0009-7322",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams and Wilkins",
number = "4",
}