Lighter anesthesia may speed recovery after heart valve procedure
NCT ID NCT04107038
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using lighter sedation (monitored anesthesia care) instead of general anesthesia with a breathing tube could help people recover faster after a minimally invasive heart valve replacement called TAVR. The trial included 170 adults getting TAVR through a leg artery. Researchers measured how long people stayed in the hospital, whether they needed intensive care, and safety outcomes like death within 30 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Anesthesia (monitored anesthesia care vs. general endotracheal anesthesia)
What this could lead to
If MAC works as well as general anesthesia, it could mean shorter hospital stays and fewer ICU admissions for TAVR patients.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 170 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The choice of anesthesia depends on individual medical needs.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States