What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to establish guidelines for operators and institutions involved in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures.

June 13, 2026

2018 AATS/ACC/SCAI/STS Expert Consensus Systems of Care Document: Operator and Institutional Recommendations and Requirements for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Key Result

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement operator and institutional requirements are defined in this multisocietal expert consensus document to guide systems of care.

Key Points

The aim is to establish guidelines for operators and institutions involved in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures.
Developed by a coalition of four major cardiovascular professional societies.
Involved a comprehensive review of current practices and recommendations regarding transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Outlines essential operator skills and institutional requirements needed for safe and effective procedures.
Suggests measures for improving patient outcomes and ensuring high-quality care in transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Structured PICO

Intervention

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) operator and institutional recommendations

Provides multisocietal expert consensus recommendations and requirements for operators and institutions performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Main Result

Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%

Abstract

This multisocietal Expert Consensus Systems of Care document was commissioned by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Expert

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