Department of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Review Article
The Role of Imaging in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Author(s): Ali Alshahrani* and Sean O’Nunain
Aortic Stenosis (AS) is by far the most prevalent form of VHD in the elderly. The contemporary etiologies of AS are
due to degenerative mechanisms rather than rheumatic diseases, especially in the western world. Transcatheter
aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has evolved dramatically as an alternative treatment to surgical aortic valve replacement
(SAVR) in patients with severe AS. The fast development of TAVI can be linked to the rising competence
of interventionists and the improvements in technology and imaging techniques.
In order for the TAVI procedure to be successful, multiple imaging modalities (TTE/TEE, MDCT, etc.) must be utilized.
These imaging modalities are utilized for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to guiding pre and
post-procedural evaluation and planning, intra-procedural imaging, and follow up. Both patient and implant selec.. View More»
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