Cardiologycerebral embolic protectionNeurocognition
Routine Cerebral Embolic Protection Fails to Mitigate Stroke or Cognitive Decline in TAVI: Results from the BHF PROTECT-TAVI Trial
By MedXY|Jan 18, 2026
The landmark BHF PROTECT-TAVI trial reveals that cerebral embolic protection (CEP) does not reduce periprocedural stroke or cognitive impairment following TAVI. This large-scale study challenges the routine use of embolic filters, suggestin
