TAVI Essentials: From patient selection to procedural success
In this special report, learn about The Essentials of TAVI
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has transformed the treatment landscape for patients with severe aortic stenosis and is now firmly established across a broad spectrum of surgical risk profiles. As indications continue to expand towards younger and lower-risk populations, the focus is shifting from procedural success alone to long-term lifetime management... Read more
Learning objectives
- To know state of the art treatment for aortic stenosis
- To understand device selection for TAVI within a lifetime management strategy
- To learn procedural planning in specific clinical scenarios
Table of Contents
Stay tuned! More expert insights coming soon.
In this review, Henryk Dreger explores the complex interplay between aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease, highlighting the latest evidence on PCI timing and its implications for clinical decision-making.
Helge Möllmann and Eberhard Grube debate the ongoing relevance of TAVI vs. SAVR as treatment options for aortic stenosis. While TAVI continues to expand into younger and more complex patient populations, they emphasise that the dialogue with cardiac surgery remains essential.
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In this expert review, Won-Keun Kim discusses key considerations for patient‑tailored transcatheter heart valve selection in index TAVI procedures, highlighting how valve type and design influence procedural success, long‑term outcomes, and lifetime management.
In this article, Tanja Rudolph and Georges El Hachem review the current evidence on TAVI durability, focusing on long-term outcomes, device-specific considerations, and the implications for lifetime management strategies.
In this article, Ahmed Abdelhafez and Mohamed Abdel-Wahab review the key principles of redo TAVI, including the major challenges of coronary obstruction, device selection, and implantation strategy, highlighting how careful planning at the index procedure is critical to ensuring safe and effective future valve interventions.
While the transfemoral approach remains the gold standard, a significant proportion of patients are not suitable due to peripheral vascular disease or anatomical constraints. In this article, Ulrich Schäfer explores the evolving landscape of access strategies in TAVI.
A curated collection of clinical cases, expert webinars and podcasts, bringing the key concepts of TAVI Essentials to life through real-world practice and expert discussion.
Pre-procedural planning
- Interdisciplinary therapeutic strategy in a low-risk patient with aortic stenosis and preserved life expectancy
- The future of aortic valve replacement - From index procedure to lifetime management
Addressing complex cases - challenging anatomies
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