Emerging Approaches of Transcatheter Valve Repair/Insertion. (25th July 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taramasso, Maurizio; Cioni, Micaela; Giacomini, Andrea; Michev, Iassen; Godino, Cosmo; Montorfano, Matteo; Colombo, Antonio; Alfieri, Ottavio; Maisano, Francesco
• Other Names: Morishita Ryuichi Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology research and practice. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-07-25
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Research -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiology; Cardiology; Cardiology -- Research; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.4061/2010/540749
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8016

Abstract

Abstract : Aortic stenosis (AS) and mitral regurgitation (MR) account for the majority of valvular diseases and their prevalence is increasing according to increased life expectancy. Surgical treatment is the gold standard, although operative risk may be high in some patients due to comorbidities and age. A large part of the patients at high surgical risk who could beneficiate of treatment are not referred to surgery. Therefore, there is a need of alternative and less invasive procedures.