Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Current status and future directions

Chintan S. Desai, Eric E. Roselli, Lars G. Svensson, Robert O Bonow*

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Abstract

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a revolutionary therapy for patients with aortic stenosis. Large registries and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that TAVR is safe and effective in patients considered inoperable because of severe comorbidities and those who are high-risk surgical candidates. As TAVR evolves for lower-risk patients, attention will need to focus on reducing the rates of vascular injury, stroke, and paravalvular regurgitation. In this review, we discuss the status of TAVR in clinical practice, including patient selection, preoperative evaluation, techniques, and complications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)193-196
Number of pages4
JournalSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume25
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 16 2013

Keywords

  • Aortic stenosis
  • Aortic valve replacement
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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