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Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement
Published on: March 26, 2018
[Interventional Aortic Valve Treatment - Update and Challenges 2019].
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a standard treatment for aortic valve stenosis in Europe, increasingly replacing surgical methods in Germany for intermediate and high-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Aortic valve stenosis is the most prevalent valvular heart disease necessitating intervention in Europe.
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a recognized standard therapy for high- and intermediate-risk patients.
- TAVI procedures now surpass surgical aortic valve replacement in frequency in Germany.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present current data on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
- To outline the established indications for TAVI.
- To discuss future challenges in TAVI therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of current data on TAVI.
- Analysis of established indications for TAVI.
- Discussion of future challenges and advancements.
Main Results:
- TAVI is a standard therapy for intermediate and high-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis.
- TAVI is performed more frequently than surgical replacement in Germany.
- Current data, indications, and future challenges are presented.
Conclusions:
- TAVI is a key treatment for aortic valve stenosis in Europe.
- The frequency of TAVI is increasing, surpassing surgical replacement in some regions.
- Ongoing research and development are crucial for addressing future challenges in TAVI.
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