December 17, 2009Future Cardiology
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: What has been Done and What is Going to be Done
Key result
TAVI represents an effective and reproducible alternative to SAVR for aortic stenosis.
Why the study?
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is evolving as an effective alternative to surgical replacement for aortic valve stenosis, requiring comprehensive review of devices, procedures, complications, and clinical evidence.
Population
Patients with aortic valve stenosis
Design
Review of current devices and clinical studies
Authors
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Implication
May support TAVI consideration in high-risk aortic stenosis; leaves open need for randomized durability and outcome data.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with aortic valve stenosis
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Intervention
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
This paper provides a comprehensive review of transcatheter aortic valve implantation, covering current devices, procedural issues, complications, and clinical studies.
Cite This Study
Tamburino et al. (2009) conducted a review in Aortic valve stenosis. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation vs. Surgical replacement was evaluated. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has developed into an effective and reproducible alternative to surgical replacement for aortic valve stenosis.