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TAVI / TAVR Surgery
Valve replacement without open-heart surgery, via a transfemoral approach.
Overview
TAVI/TAVR replaces a narrowed aortic valve using a collapsible bioprosthetic valve delivered through a catheter, usually via the femoral artery, avoiding open-heart surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass. A heart-team approach ensures precise sizing and safe positioning.
Procedure Details
- Comprehensive pre-procedural CT and echocardiographic sizing.
- Valve-in-valve capability for failing prior bioprosthetic valves.
- Transfemoral access with a short, well-tolerated recovery.
- Live fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guidance during deployment.
Who It Is Recommended For
- Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
- Older or frail patients unsuitable for open surgery.
- Patients with prior cardiac surgery or significant comorbidities.
- Degenerative aortic valve disease.