18 Nov 2025
TAVI device selection and implantation - A perspective for nurses and allied professionals
Anchorperson:
F. Kelly
Spokesperson:
K. Wilson
Summary
This session offers an in-depth perspective tailored for nurses and allied professionals on TAVI device selection and implantation. It covers critical assessment techniques for aortic stenosis severity, detailed patient selection criteria, and step-by-step procedural insights. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of valve options including self-expanding and balloon-expandable valves, alongside considerations for alternative vascular access sites.
Learning Objectives
- To know how to assess the severity of aortic stenosis and how this impacts on patient selection
- To understand the TAVI procedure step-by-step and appreciate the most common challenges from the perspective of nurses and allied professionals
- To learn more about the indications for self-expanding and balloon-expandable valves, and the pros and cons of different alternative access sites
