2017 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the Management of Adults With Aortic Stenosis

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• This pathway aims to guide the management of adults with aortic stenosis through the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
• Consensus was reached by expert panel discussions and analysis of current evidence.
• The pathway includes criteria for patient selection, procedural considerations, and follow-up care.
• Recommendations were formulated to optimize patient outcomes and risk management.
• Outlined recommendations improve decision-making for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
• Emphasized importance of patient-specific factors in determining treatment eligibility.
• Established guidelines are expected to standardize care and enhance procedural success rates.