Basic demographic, clinical and echocardiographic characteristics. Data expressed as mean ± SD
| Total (n = 100) | Men (n = 60) | Women (n = 40) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at intervention, years | 77.01 ± 8.2 | 75.3 ± 7.2 | 79.6 ± 8.90 | 0.004 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 131 ± 23 | 129 ± 22 | 134 ± 24 | 0.200 |
| Logistic EuroSCORE | 14.5 ± 12.7 | 14.1 ± 12.4 | 16.0 ± 13.8 | 0.182 |
| EuroSCORE II | 4.0 ± 4.3 | 3.9 ± 3.7 | 4.5 ± 5.1 | 0.340 |
| Echocardiographic data | ||||
| Indexed aortic valve area (cm/m2) | 0.35 ± 0.09 | 0.35 ± 0.09 | 0.65 ± 0.10 | 0.928 |
| Peak pressure drop (mmHg) | 86 ± 22 | 85 ± 21 | 87 ± 23 | 0.847 |
| Aortic valve maximum velocity (m/sec) | 4.6 ± 0.6 | 4.6 ± 0.5 | 4.6 ± 0.6 | 0.838 |
| Aortic valve mean pressure gradient (AVMPG) | 48 ± 13 | 48 ± 12 | 49 ± 14 | 0.974 |