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Is it time to simplify the TAVI procedure? "Make it simple but not too simple"
Antonio Colombo1, Iassen Michev, Azeem Latib
1Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute and EMO-GVM Centro Cuore Columbus, Milan, Italy.
Summary
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a successful procedure. This paper explores simplifying TAVI by examining minimalist approaches and sharing expert opinions on procedural streamlining.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a well-established treatment for aortic stenosis.
- The procedure demonstrates reproducible and excellent outcomes.
- Standardization and success invite procedural simplification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of simplifying the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure.
- To discuss the implementation of minimalist TAVI approaches.
- To share expert perspectives on streamlining TAVI.
Main Methods:
- Review of current TAVI practices.
- Analysis of minimalist TAVI approaches in select centers.
- Expert opinion and experience sharing.
Main Results:
- Minimalist TAVI approaches are feasible and increasingly adopted.
- Procedural simplification can be achieved through various strategies.
- Standardized excellent outcomes support the exploration of simplified TAVI.
Conclusions:
- Simplifying the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure is a logical next step.
- Minimalist approaches offer a pathway to streamline TAVI.
- Further evaluation of simplified TAVI protocols is warranted.
