TAVI and access: alternating is wise

Spokesperson: A. Alenezi
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Summary

Given that 10-20% of patients have restricted or even impossible femoral access, it is important, for both procedural and patient safety, that alternative access is sometimes considered. Learn what options are available, whether surgical or transcatheter, depending on the patient, and how to put these choices into practice.

Learning Objectives

  • To know why to use alternative access
  • To learn which alternative to choose for my patient
  • To know how to do it

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Surgical alternatives 2: Carotid access
  • Percutaneous axillary access
  • Transcaval
  • Fix the femoral: calcium modification