Prognostic Value of Preprocedural LV Global Longitudinal Strain for Post-TAVR-Related Morbidity and Mortality: A Meta-Analysis

Niels A. Stens, Odette van Iersel, Max J.P. Rooijakkers, Marleen H. van Wely, Robin Nijveldt, Esmée A. Bakker, Laura Rodwell, Anders L.D. Pedersen, Steen H. Poulsen, Didrik Kjønås, Jan Stassen, Jeroen J. Bax, Felix C. Tanner, Stamatios Lerakis, Sara Shimoni, Frédéric Poulin, Vera Ferreira, Vlatka Reskovic Luksic, Niels van Royen, Dick H.J. Thijssen

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Abstract

Background: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) demonstrates limited prognostic value for post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) outcomes. Evidence regarding the potential role of left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) in this setting is inconsistent. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of aggregated data was to evaluate the prognostic value of preprocedural LV-GLS for post–TAVR-related morbidity and mortality. Methods: The authors searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies investigating the association between preprocedural 2-dimensional speckle-tracking–derived LV-GLS and post-TAVR clinical outcomes. An inversely weighted random effects meta-analysis was adopted to investigate the association between LV-GLS vs primary (ie, all-cause mortality) and secondary (ie, major cardiovascular events [MACE]) post-TAVR outcomes. Results: Of the 1,130 identified records, 12 were eligible, all of which had a low-to-moderate risk of bias (Newcastle-Ottawa scale). On average, 2,049 patients demonstrated preserved LVEF (52.6% ± 1.7%), but impaired LV-GLS (−13.6% ± 0.6%). Patients with a lower LV-GLS had a higher all-cause mortality (pooled HR: 2.01; 95% CI: 1.59-2.55) and MACE (pooled odds ratio [OR]: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.08-1.47) risk compared with patients with higher LV-GLS. In addition, each percentage point decrease of LV-GLS (ie, toward 0%) was associated with an increased mortality (HR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.04-1.08) and MACE risk (OR: 1.08; 95% CI: 1.01-1.15). Conclusions: Preprocedural LV-GLS was significantly associated with post-TAVR morbidity and mortality. This suggests a potential clinically important role of pre-TAVR evaluation of LV-GLS for risk stratification of patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)332-341
Number of pages10
JournalJACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
Volume16
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

Keywords

  • aortic stenosis
  • echocardiography
  • morbidity
  • mortality
  • strain
  • transcatheter aortic valve replacement

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