This comprehensive review provides an overview of diagnostic tools to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valves and detect structural valve deterioration.
This review provides an overview of diagnostic tools to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of aortic prostheses, comparing transcatheter and surgical valves, and detecting structural valve deterioration.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a widely adopted treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years due to advancements in technology and imaging. As TAVI use is increasingly expanded to younger patients, the need for long-term assessment and durability becomes paramount. This review aims to provide an overview of the diagnostic tools to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of aortic prosthesis, with a special focus on the comparison between transcatheter and surgical aortic valves and between self-expandable and balloon-expandable valves. Moreover, the discussion will encompass how cardiovascular imaging can effectively detect long-term structural valve deterioration.
Angellotti et al. (Sat,) conducted a review in Severe aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) vs. Surgical aortic valves was evaluated. This comprehensive review provides an overview of diagnostic tools to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valves and detect structural valve deterioration.