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TAVI (Transcatheter aortic valve implantation)

Latest TAVI content in interventional cardiology - research, practice, and education

TAVI, now an established, valid treatment for patients presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, has proven to be superior to medical treatment for inoperable patients whilst being a valid alternative to surgery in select, high-risk patients. This topic covers the newest devices and emerging data in TAVI as well as information on tools, devices and techniques such as vascular access; the role of adjunctive pharmacotherapy; imaging techniques such as echocardiography, understanding bleeding risks or patient selection. Use the filters below to access PCRonline resources.

Anatomy of the aortic valvar complex

View a detailed and comprehensive description of the anatomy of the aortic valvar complex as it pertains to TAVI.

View illustrated aortic valvar complex

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TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis - LIVE Case

23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis, thanks a LIVE demonstration from St Thomas Hospital - London, United Kingdom, transmitted during EuroPCR 2019. Discover the case of a 84 years-old male with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis in a functionally bicuspid aortic valve; watch...

TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis

TAVI in horizontal aorta

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to discover a LIVE demonstration from St. Johannes Hospital - Dortmund, Germany, regarding TAVI in horizontal aorta, transmitted live during EuroPCR 2019. The patient here is a 78 years-old male presenting with progressive dyspnea (NYHA III) and angina pectoris (CCS-III), whose echography shows...

TAVI in horizontal aorta

TAVI for aortic valve-in-valve - LIVE Case

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to discover an exciting case, live transmitted during EuroPCR 2019: it will take you to a whole new territory of TAVI, focusing on the generation of bioprosthetic heart valves issues and the transcatheter solutions which are emerging as an optimal approach to this...

TAVI for aortic valve-in-valve

Vascular access during TAVI

25 Mar 2019

Find out more about access: fluoroscopy guided access, echo-guided access, femoral angiography, straightening femoral trajectory with a stiff guidewire, preclosure...

Procedural concepts: vascular access

Optimal projections in TAVI: adjusting and obtaining optimal projection

20 Aug 2018

An optimal projection with all three aortic cusps aligned is crucial during TAVI.

Procedural concepts: optimal projection

What are the remaining limitations of TAVI? - Webinar on demand

08 Jun 2018

The next best thing to participating in a PCR Webinar? Watch the video on demand with N. Dumonteil, A. S. Petronio and D. Blackman!

PCR Tokyo Valves 2018: Closing ceremony and Awards

01 Apr 2018 – From PCR Tokyo Valves 2018

Consult this session of the PCR Tokyo Valves 2018 Closing ceremony and find out who the Best abstract winners are.

PCR Tokyo Valves 2018: Closing ceremony and Awards

Anatomy of the so-called “Aortic Annulus”

10 Mar 2018

What is it exactly? The aortic annulus is a fibrous ring at the aortic orifice to the front and right of the atrioventricular aortic valve and is considered the transition point between the left ventricle and aortic root.

Anatomy: aortic annulus

Aortic sinuses

26 Jan 2018

Browse this chapter from the TAVI Atlas on the anatomy of the aortic valvar complex and review in particular the fundamental concepts on the aortic sinus, also called sinus of Valsalva.

TAVI-aortic-sinus-(Valsalva)

The aortic root

03 Jan 2018

Understanding the anatomy of the aortic root is particularly relevant in the current era of evolving management strategies for device implantations. Learn more here.

Aortic root

Crossing the aortic valve

24 Nov 2017

Discover all the tips and tricks for crossing the aortic valve...

Procedural concepts: crossing the aortic valve

Safe stiff guidewire positioning in the left ventricle

24 Nov 2017

Consult the safe stiff guidewire positioning in the left ventricle if you want to learn more about the basic technique and corrective manoeuvre.

Safe stiff guidewire positioning

TAVI: a fascinating 20-year-long odyssey with a happy ending

10 Nov 2017

This new "disruptive" technology is among the most important medical breakthroughs to date. TAVI emerged in 2002 to profoundly alter the landscape of cardiovascular medicine.

TAVI: a fascinating 20-year-long odyssey with a happy ending.

First FIM Percutaneously Implanted Heart Valve (PHV) implantation on 16 April, 2002

07 Nov 2017

On April 16, 2002, at the Charles Nicolle University Hospital in Rouen, France, the Interventional Cardiologist, Professor Alain Cribier performed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure in the world. He used a Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) percutaneous heart valve.

Prof. Alain Cribier

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Alain Cribier
FIM PHV Implantation

Alain G. Cribier

07 Nov 2017

In 2002, Alain Cribier revolutionised the field by introducing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as a complementary technique to surgery. Find out more about his early life and studies.

Alain G. Cribier: Legion of honour

Balloon pre-dilatation

04 Nov 2017

Learn more about balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation with pre-dilatation of the aortic valve. Balloon aortic valvuloplasty is recommended prior to valve implantation but may contribute to procedural risk.

Procedural concepts: balloon pre-dilatation

Access closure: ProGlide device

04 Nov 2017

Consult the vascular closure device for access site closure with ProGlide.

Access closure: ProGlide device

Coronary arteries

30 Oct 2017

The coronary arteries arise from the aortic sinuses. Read more...

 Coronary arteries

Aortic root diameters

30 Oct 2017

Normalized diameters for the dynamic aortic root vary among the age groups. There are apparent relationships between the dynamic diameters and age, body surface area, weight, and height of the patient.

Aortic root diameters

Relationship to the conduction system

30 Oct 2017

The conducting system of the heart consists of cardiac muscle cells and conducting fibers (not nervous tissue) that are specialized for initiating impulses and conducting them rapidly through the heart.

Relationship to the conduction system