Non ‐femoral TAVR: Time to stratify alternative vascular approaches

Key Points Although transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the gold standard, this approach is not be feasible in approximately 15% of the patients. Trans ‐carotid TAVR may be less invasive than transthoracic routes for TAVR, and has been associated with encouraging results. Further prospective studies comparing alternative access routes in patients with whom transfemoral TAVR is not feasible are warranted, to propose an evidence‐based algorithm g uiding the physician decision.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research