Impact of Coronary Revascularization on TAVI Outcomes in Patients with Aortic Stenosis and CAD
Role of coronary revascularization in TAVI patients with severe aortic stenosis and CAD

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A meta-analysis presented at EuroPCR 2026 reveals that coronary revascularization, particularly physiology-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), may improve outcomes for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study indicates a 30% lower risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) with PCI compared to optimal medical treatment (OMT).
- 01The meta-analysis included data from 1,050 patients with severe AS and CAD.
- 02FFR-guided PCI showed a 42% lower risk of MACE compared to OMT.
- 03Angiography-guided PCI did not significantly differ from OMT in terms of MACE or net adverse clinical events (NACE).
- 04Major bleeding rates were 8.2% for FFR-guided PCI, 13.7% for angiography-guided PCI, and 12.6% for OMT.
- 05The findings support selective, physiology-informed PCI strategies in TAVI patients.
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The EuroPCR 2026 conference highlighted a significant meta-analysis examining the role of coronary revascularization in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Conducted by Roberto Scarsini, the ARTICA meta-analysis analyzed data from 1,050 patients, comparing outcomes between those who underwent FFR-guided PCI, angiography-guided PCI, and optimal medical treatment (OMT). The results indicated that PCI was associated with a 30% lower risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at one year compared to OMT, primarily due to a reduced need for any revascularization. Notably, FFR-guided PCI demonstrated a 42% lower risk of MACE and also showed improved outcomes for net adverse clinical events (NACE). In contrast, angiography-guided PCI did not yield significant advantages over OMT. Furthermore, the study reported major bleeding rates of 8.2% for FFR-guided PCI, compared to 13.7% for angiography-guided PCI and 12.6% for OMT. These findings suggest that routine PCI may offer limited benefits, while physiology-guided approaches could enhance patient outcomes in this population.
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The findings could influence treatment protocols for patients with severe AS and CAD undergoing TAVI, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.
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