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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Introduction
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), also known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve due to aortic stenosis. It is typically recommended for patients who are at intermediate or high risk for open-heart surgery.
Indications for TAVI
TAVI is primarily indicated for: - Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis - Patients considered too high-risk for open-heart surgery - Older adults with frailty or multiple comorbidities
How the Procedure Works
- A catheter is inserted through the femoral artery (or another access point).
- A collapsible replacement valve is delivered to the heart.
- The new valve is expanded inside the diseased valve.
- The replacement valve takes over the function of the old valve, restoring normal blood flow.
Benefits of TAVI
- Less invasive than traditional surgery
- Faster recovery time
- Improved quality of life
- Effective for high-risk patients
Risks and Considerations
- Stroke or vascular complications
- Paravalvular leakage
- Need for pacemaker implantation
- Risk of infection or bleeding
Post-Procedure Care
Patients usually recover within a few days but require long-term monitoring. Lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and cardiac rehabilitation may be recommended to improve outcomes.
Source recommendations
1. 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34453165/
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/43/7/561/6358470
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Valvular-Heart-Disease-Guidelines
- https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.05.061
- https://www.eacts.org/clinical-practice-guideline/esc-eacts-guidelines-for-the-management-of-valvular-heart-disease/
2. 2020 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000923
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33332149/
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000932
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33342586/
- https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.11.035
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