Heart Podcast Predicting 1-year futility of TAVI procedures using machine learning
Oct 21, 2025
Dr. Mehdi Eskandari, an imaging cardiologist at King's College Hospital, shares his expertise on predicting TAVI procedure outcomes using machine learning. He dives into the limitations of current models and highlights how his research utilizes 13 key pre-procedural variables to enhance predictive accuracy. Topics include the impact of frailty, lung function, and more on one-year futility rates. Dr. Eskandari also discusses future directions, including the potential of advanced imaging, as he emphasizes the need for prospective validation and a deeper integration of data science.
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ML Targets One-Year Futility
- Machine learning can identify patients unlikely to benefit from TAVI using pre-procedural data.
- This targets one-year futility rather than just peri-procedural risk, shifting patient selection focus.
TAVI Eligibility Has Broadened
- TAVI moved from only high-risk/inoperable older patients to class I indication for those 70+ with suitable anatomy.
- This broadened eligibility drives the need to refine selection to avoid futile procedures.
Nonlinear Risks Need Nonlinear Models
- Logistic regression assumes linear, additive risk and misses complex interactions between variables.
- Machine learning captures non-linear relationships and hidden thresholds, improving prediction accuracy.