TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation)
Specialty of Cardiothoracic surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) (known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR in the USA) is a modern innovative surgical technique to replace the aortic valve. The aortic valve opens when the heart pumps blood, but if it cannot open or close properly the heart is put under strain. For patients who cannot undergo open-heart surgery, TAVI allows surgeons to implant a specially designed aortic valve using a catheter (a long, narrow tube), which is inserted via a large blood vessel (often in the groin).
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Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2
By Mr Neil Roberts
2019-02-11
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. See more
Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 1
By Mr Neil Roberts
2019-02-08
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. More common in elderly patients, this condition can be fatal if left untreated. There are two surgical options to treat this problem: TAVI and AVR. In this two-part article, leading cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts explains these procedures and the pros and cons of each. But first, what exactly is aortic stenosis? See more
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