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Percutaneous aortic valve implantation: the anesthesiologist perspective
R D Covello1, G Landoni, I Michev
1Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
HSR Proceedings in Intensive Care & Cardiovascular Anesthesia
|February 27, 2013
Summary
This study details the anesthesiological management for percutaneous aortic valve implantation, an alternative to surgical valve replacement for high-risk patients with aortic stenosis. It presents findings from a specific implantation program.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Percutaneous aortic valve implantation (PAVI) is an emerging alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
- PAVI is indicated for high-risk patients with aortic stenosis.
- Anesthesiological strategies for PAVI are evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the anesthesiological management of PAVI at a specific center.
- To report the results of the PAVI program from November 2007 to February 2009.
Main Methods:
- Literature review identifying previous studies on anesthesiological challenges in PAVI.
- Description of the anesthesiological management protocols used.
- Retrospective analysis of PAVI program outcomes.
Main Results:
- Limited prior research exists on the anesthesiological aspects of PAVI.
- This paper details the center's experience and management strategies.
- Results from the November 2007 to February 2009 PAVI program are presented.
Conclusions:
- PAVI is a rapidly developing field with evolving perioperative strategies.
- Further research and reporting on anesthesiological management are needed.
- This study contributes to the understanding of PAVI anesthesiology.
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