Updates on transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Techniques, complications, outcome, and prognosis

Publication date: Available online 31 July 2018Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart AssociationAuthor(s): Jarrah Alfadhli, Mohammed Jeraq, Vikas Singh, Claudia MartinezAbstractTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) initially emerged as a therapeutic option for high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Advancement in technologies since the first era of TAVRs, experience from previous obstacles, and lessons learned from complications have allowed the evolution of this procedure to the current state. This review focuses on the updates on the most current devices, complications, and outcomes of TAVR.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research