24 May 2019
TAVI and stroke prevention
Panellists:
D. Mylotte, G. Weisz
Summary
Consult this session to learn all about how to prevent stroke during TAVI, especially in patients at high risk for cerebral embolism or with atrial fibrillation, through cerebral protection devices, anticoagulation, LAA closure, and more!
Learning Objectives
- To appreciate the multifactorial aetiology of cerebrovascular accidents among patients undergoing TAVI
- To learn about the role of cerebral protection devices in the prevention of stroke during TAVI
- To review methods of stroke prevention (anticoagulation and LAA closure) in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing TAVI