Transcatheter aortic valve replacement by a minimalist approach: A breath of fresh air for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Issue 4 (1st March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caixeta, Adriano; Lemos, Pedro A.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 89:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 781
• Page End: 782
• Publication Date: 2017-03-01
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

Key Points: A minimalist approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement in selected patients results in shorter hospitalization and may improve short‐ and long‐term survival compared to a standard approach Minimalist TAVR can be performed with less or no intensive care unit support leading to a shorter hospitalization and improved resource utilization Diligent patient selection by the heart team and thorough education of the entire care staff are the keys to success for minimalist TAVR