A Review of Most Relevant Complications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. (12th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neragi-Miandoab, Siyamek; Michler, Robert E.
• Other Names: Aronow W. S. Academic Editor.; Bharucha T. Academic Editor.; Bloch W. Academic Editor.; Chia S. Academic Editor.; Furukawa Y. Academic Editor.; Hayabuchi Y. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN cardiology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-05-12
• Subjects: Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/956252
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-5580

Abstract

Abstract : Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged for treating aortic stenosis in patients who are poor candidates for surgical aortic valve replacement. Currently, the balloon-expandable Edwards Sapien valve—which is usually implanted via a transfemoral or transapical approach—and the self-expanding CoreValve ReValving system—which is designed for retrograde application—are the most widely implanted valves worldwide. Although a promising approach for high-risk patients, the indication may be expanded to intermediate- and eventually low-risk patients in the future; however, doing so will require a better understanding of potential complications, risk factors for these complications, and strategies to individualize each patient to a different access route and a specific valve. This paper reviews the most relevant complications that may occur in patients who undergo catheter-based aortic valve implantation.