Does Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for Aortic Stenosis Impact on Cognitive Function?

Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease among elderly patients in developed countries. Surgical valve replacement is indicated for severe AS to relieve the obstructed outflow tract. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as an alternative for patients with severe AS, particularly in those with high surgical risk. TAVI is a less invasive approach with favorable survival outcomes in high-risk patients...