Optimising immediate and long-term outcomes after TAVI

Sponsored by Boston Scientific

Anchorperson: M. Abdel-Wahab
Moderator: L. Sondergaard
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Summary

This session addresses three important topics that impact post-procedural and long-term outcomes after performing TAVI: the impact of permanent pacemaker rates and paravalvular leak, the importance of neo-commissural alignment, and the role of cerebral embolic protection.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the impact of permanent pacemaker rates and paravalvular leak on outcomes after TAVI
  • To appreciate the potential importance of neo-commissural alignment
  • To discuss the role of cerebral embolic protection during TAVI