The history of transcatheter aortic valve implantation: The role and contribution of an early believer and adopter, the Netherlands
Peter de Jaegere, Marjo de Ronde, Peter den Heijer, Arend de Weger, Jan Baan
Abstract
This paper describes the history of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) from its preclinical phase during which visionary pioneers developed its concept and prototype valves against strong head wind to first application in clinical practice (2002) and the clinical and scientific role of an early believer and adopter, the Netherlands (2005).
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEarly adopterCardiologyBusinessMarketingCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management