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Frank E Corrigan1, Patrick T Gleason2, Jose F Condado2
1Cardiovascular Medicine, Wellstar Medical Group, Marietta, Georgia.
JACC. Cardiovascular Imaging
|May 11, 2019
Summary
Multimodal cardiac imaging is crucial for managing valvular heart disease, especially for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Advanced imaging techniques help predict, detect, and manage complications, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Valvular heart disease management increasingly uses multimodal cardiac imaging.
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) requires precise imaging for pre-procedural planning and complication prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of multimodal imaging in predicting, detecting, and managing complications associated with TAVR.
- To highlight the importance of echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI in TAVR procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding multimodal imaging in TAVR.
- Discussion of the application of echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Main Results:
- Multimodal imaging is essential for pre-procedural planning in severe aortic stenosis patients undergoing TAVR.
- Rapid echocardiographic assessment is vital for evaluating new valve function and managing immediate complications.
- Echocardiography, CT, and MRI are critical for post-procedural assessment of transcatheter valve function.
Conclusions:
- Multimodal imaging plays a pivotal role throughout the TAVR process, from planning to post-procedural evaluation.
- Effective use of imaging modalities can mitigate risks and improve outcomes for TAVR patients.
Keywords:
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