Predictive Model for Thrombus Formation After Transcatheter Valve Replacement. 2021

Hoda Hatoum, and Shelly Singh-Gryzbon, and Fateme Esmailie, and Philipp Ruile, and Franz-Josef Neumann, and Philipp Blanke, and Vinod H Thourani, and Ajit P Yoganathan, and Lakshmi Prasad Dasi
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 387 Technology Circle, Atlanta, GA, 30313, USA.

Leaflet thrombosis is a significant adverse event after transcatheter aortic valve (TAV) replacement (TAVR). The purpose of our study was to present a semi-empirical, mathematical model that links patient-specific anatomic, valve, and flow parameters to predict likelihood of leaflet thrombosis. The two main energy sources of neo-sinus (NS) washout after TAVR include the jet flow downstream of the TAV and NS geometric change in volume due to the leaflets opening and closing. Both are highly dependent on patient anatomic and hemodynamic factors. As rotation of blood flow is prevalent in both the sinus of Valsalva and then the NS, we adopted the vorticity flux or circulation (Г) as a metric quantifying overall washout. Leaflet thrombus volumes were segmented based on hypo-attenuating leaflet thickening (HALT) in post-TAVR patient's gated computed tomography. Г was assessed using dimensional scaling as well as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) respectively and correlated to the thrombosis volumes using sensitivity and specificity analysis. Г in the NS, that accounted for patient flow and anatomic conditions derived from scaling arguments significantly better predicted the occurrence of leaflet thrombus than CFD derived measures such as stasis volumes or wall shear stress. Given results from the six patient datasets considered herein, a threshold Г value of 28.0 yielded a sensitivity and specificity of 100% where patients with Gamma < 28 developed valve thrombosis. A 10% error in measurements of all variables can bring the sensitivity specificity down to 87%. A predictive model relating likelihood of valve thrombosis using Г in the NS was developed with promising sensitivity and specificity. With further studies and improvements, this predictive technology may lead to alerting physicians on the risk for thrombus formation following TAVR.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008955 Models, Cardiovascular Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of the cardiovascular system, processes, or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers and other electronic equipment. Cardiovascular Model,Cardiovascular Models,Model, Cardiovascular
D006350 Heart Valve Prosthesis A device that substitutes for a heart valve. It may be composed of biological material (BIOPROSTHESIS) and/or synthetic material. Prosthesis, Heart Valve,Cardiac Valve Prosthesis,Cardiac Valve Prostheses,Heart Valve Prostheses,Prostheses, Cardiac Valve,Prostheses, Heart Valve,Prosthesis, Cardiac Valve,Valve Prostheses, Cardiac,Valve Prostheses, Heart,Valve Prosthesis, Cardiac,Valve Prosthesis, Heart
D006439 Hemodynamics The movement and the forces involved in the movement of the blood through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. Hemodynamic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001021 Aortic Valve The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle. Aortic Valves,Valve, Aortic,Valves, Aortic
D001024 Aortic Valve Stenosis A pathological constriction that can occur above (supravalvular stenosis), below (subvalvular stenosis), or at the AORTIC VALVE. It is characterized by restricted outflow from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the AORTA. Aortic Stenosis,Aortic Valve Stenoses,Stenoses, Aortic,Stenoses, Aortic Valve,Stenosis, Aortic,Stenosis, Aortic Valve,Valve Stenoses, Aortic,Valve Stenosis, Aortic
D013927 Thrombosis Formation and development of a thrombus or blood clot in BLOOD VESSELS. Atherothrombosis,Thrombus,Blood Clot,Blood Clots,Thromboses
D016896 Treatment Outcome Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series. Rehabilitation Outcome,Treatment Effectiveness,Clinical Effectiveness,Clinical Efficacy,Patient-Relevant Outcome,Treatment Efficacy,Effectiveness, Clinical,Effectiveness, Treatment,Efficacy, Clinical,Efficacy, Treatment,Outcome, Patient-Relevant,Outcome, Rehabilitation,Outcome, Treatment,Outcomes, Patient-Relevant,Patient Relevant Outcome,Patient-Relevant Outcomes
D057446 Hydrodynamics The motion of fluids, especially noncompressible liquids, under the influence of internal and external forces. Fluid Dynamics,Dynamic, Fluid,Dynamics, Fluid,Fluid Dynamic,Hydrodynamic
D065467 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Surgical treatment for severe AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is used as an alternative option in patients who are deemed at high risk or inoperable for traditional open-heart surgery. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

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