This study shows a high incidence of silent micro-embolic events after PV ablation. CAD, left ventricular dilatation, and hypertrophy were potential predictors of this complication.

The incidence of clinically silent peri-interventional cerebral embolic lesions after TAVI is high. However, in this cohort of 30 patients, the incidence of persistent neurological impairment was low. (Incidence and Severity of Silent and Apparent Cerebral Embolism After Conventional and Minimal-invasive Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement; NCT00883285).

In this observational pilot study, "silent" cerebral injury is neither related to dependent lifestyle nor to mortality during the first year after TAVI. However, long-term follow-up is needed to elucidate fully the impact of silent stroke. Clinical trials number: NCT00883285.

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MRI scans can be performed safely without positioning restrictions in patients with Medtronic CapSureFix Novus 5076 leads connected to an MR-conditional pacemaker.