TAVI (impianto di valvola aortica transcatheter)

Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2

Mr Neil Roberts
2024-04-18

When aortic stenosis threatens the heart, two treatment options are TAVI and AVR. In the second part of this article, top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts lays out the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures and explains when each would be recommended. Mostrare di più

TAVI for aortic stenosis (part 1): The risks and benefits

Dr Christopher Malkin
2024-04-17

Leading consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Christopher Malkin considers the risks and benefits of TAVI, trans-catheter aortic valve implantation. Mostrare di più

Which patients is TAVI suitable for?

Dr Michael Mullen
2024-04-17

TAVI stands for transcatheter aortic valve implantation, a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure for patients with aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis is a heart defect characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve, which can cause chest pain (angina), dizziness, palpitations, breathlessness and loss of consciousness. Cardiologist Dr Michael Mullen tells us all about TAVI, the possible risks faced with the operation and the road to recovery. Mostrare di più

Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 1

Mr Neil Roberts
2024-04-17

Our hearts are responsible for keeping us alive. However, there are a myriad of problems that can impact our heart health, one of which is aortic stenosis. There are two surgical options to treat this problem: TAVI and AVR. In this two-part series of articles, leading consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Neil Roberts, explains these procedures and the pros and cons of each. But first, what exactly is aortic stenosis? Mostrare di più