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Tobias Rheude1, Johannes Blumenstein2, Helge Möllmann2
1Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, German Heart Centre, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Abstract:
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is increasingly performed in patients with severe aortic stenosis. The efficacy and safety have been demonstrated in large randomized trials in patients with high- or intermediate operative risk. With latest-generation transcatheter heart valve (THV) systems, growing operator experience and improved patient selection, clinical outcome has significantly improved with a decline of TAVI-related complications. In this review, the Edwards SAPIEN 3 THV is discussed in terms of technology, procedural advances and complication trends and future developments.
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