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  • Medical Technology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

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  • Transcatheter valve technologies have advanced significantly.
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is standard for adult aortic stenosis.
  • Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) is transformative for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction in congenital heart disease (CHD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review the current state of transcatheter valve replacement (TVR) in CHD.
  • Discuss expanding indications for TVR in CHD.
  • Identify technological challenges in optimizing TVR for CHD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of multiple case series on transcatheter valve replacement (TVR).
  • Evaluation of safety, efficacy, and durability of existing devices.
  • Analysis of innovative uses and limitations of current technologies.

Main Results:

  • TVR with the Melody valve is safe, effective, and durable in selected CHD patients.
  • The Sapien valve shows similar safety and efficacy in limited studies.
  • Current devices demonstrate flexibility but require adaptation for diverse postoperative anatomies.

Conclusions:

  • Transcatheter valve replacement (TVR) holds significant promise for treating CHD.
  • The full potential of TVR in CHD is yet to be achieved.
  • Technological innovation is crucial for broader TVR application in CHD.