ArticleOpen heart2025
Abnormal vortex formation by 4D flow MRI as a marker for aortic valve replacement in moderate aortic stenosis: an exploratory study.
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backgroundPredicting progression to aortic valve replacement (AVR) in moderate aortic stenosis (AS) is challenging. This study explored whether haemodynamic parameters from four-dimensional flow MRI (4D flow MRI) are associated with the potential progression to AVR.
methods15 patients with moderate AS underwent baseline 4D flow MRI and echocardiography, with repeat echocardiography within 2 years. Patients were categorised into AVR (n=8) or no-AVR (n=7) groups based on whether they underwent AVR during follow-up.
resultsAVR occurred a mean of 396±156 days after baseline. The AVR group had higher follow-up peak velocity (p=0.001), mean pressure gradient (p=0.022) and smaller valve area (p=0.004). Baseline peak vortex volume was greater in the AVR group (p=0.009) and was associated with AVR with an area under the curve of 0.88 (95% CI 0.82 to 1.00). Peak vortex volume moderately correlated with baseline (r=0.69) and follow-up (r=0.63) peak velocity and baseline mean pressure gradient (r=0.59) measured by echocardiography.
conclusionAbnormal vortex formation may reflect haemodynamic alterations associated with AS progression and eventual AVR. These exploratory results should be validated in larger cohorts to define the potential role of 4D flow MRI-based vortex assessments in AS evaluation.
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