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Sequential postoperative ECG-gated, high-resolution computed tomography angiographies were analyzed, and the presence of HALT correlated with neurologic events and transvalvular gradients over time. Furthermore, attention was given to intraoperative hemostatic product use and postoperative anticoagulation regimes.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>327 out of 454 patients were included. The follow-up period averaged to 3.27\u2009years. 28% of the patients showed radiographic signs of HALT, which was correlated with a significantly higher incidence of transient neurological events as compared to those without (38 vs 8 events, P\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01). However, there were no significant differences with respect to the postoperative anticoagulation regimen or transvalvular gradients between the two groups. Only the intraoperative administration of prothrombin complex concentrate was significantly higher in patients with postoperative HALT.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>HALT is observed in a high percentage of cases following aortic root replacement combined with complex aortic procedures. Furthermore, it is associated with an increased risk of neurological events but only a weak correlation was demonstrated with the perioperative coagulation management. 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