Preoperative TAVR planning using multi-detector computed angiotomography remains the gold standard, with 3D echocardiography and MRI serving as alternatives for some patients.
This review outlines the standard steps for preoperative TAVR planning, emphasizing MDCT as the gold standard imaging modality.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a well-established treatment option for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) whose procedural efficacy and safety have been continuously improving. Appropriate preprocedural planning, including aortic valve annulus measurements, transcatheter heart valve choice, and possible procedural complication anticipation is mandatory to a successful procedure. The gold standard for preoperative planning is still to perform a multi-detector computed angiotomography (MDCT), which provides all the information required. Nonetheless, 3D echocardiography and magnet resonance imaging (MRI) are great alternatives for some patients. In this article, we provide an updated comprehensive review, focusing on preoperative TAVR planning and the standard steps required to do it properly.
Saadi et al. (Thu,) conducted a review in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). Preoperative TAVR planning was evaluated. Preoperative TAVR planning using multi-detector computed angiotomography remains the gold standard, with 3D echocardiography and MRI serving as alternatives for some patients.
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