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Computed Tomography (CT) Guided Implantation of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) through Subclavian Vein
Published on: January 13, 2026
[TAVI Program in Centers without an On-Site Cardiac Surgical Department: Outcomes and Feasibility]
Karam Abdelhai1, Ziad Arow1, Rami Barashi1
1Department of Cardiology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Introduction:
Aortic valve stenosis is a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality if untreated. Since 2002, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized treatment, offering a less invasive alternative with excellent outcomes. Increased demand necessitates expanded treatment capacity, especially due to long waiting times and associated risks. While cardiac surgery centers provide emergency support, improved technology and lower complication rates now allow TAVI in centers without on-site surgery, given proper collaboration with surgical facilities. This study evaluates the feasibility of TAVI in such settings. At Meir Medical Center, 149 patients underwent TAVI with no mortality or emergency surgeries. These findings support expanding TAVI access to non-surgical centers without compromising outcomes.
