Key result
The UK Valve for Life initiative aims to address the significantly lower penetration of TAVI in the UK compared to other European nations, which currently causes long wait times and high mortality.
Why the study?
The UK has low penetration of TAVI compared with other European nations and substantial geographical inequity, leading to long waiting times and significant mortality.
Highlights the significant underprovision and geographical inequity of TAVI in the UK, proposing strategies through the Valve for Life initiative to improve access and reduce waitlist mortality.
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Persistent UK TAVI inequity drives excess waitlist mortality; leaves open whether Valve for Life strategies will close the gap.
Ali et al. (2021) conducted a review in Severe aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was evaluated. The UK Valve for Life initiative aims to address the significantly lower penetration of TAVI in the UK compared to other European nations, which currently causes long wait times and high mortality.
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