Evolving Indications of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement—Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going
Jules Mesnier, Vassili Panagides, Jorge Nuche, Josep Rodés‐Cabau
Abstract
Indications for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have steadily increased over the last decade since the first trials including inoperable or very high risk patients. Thus, TAVR is now the most common treatment of aortic valve stenosis in elderly patients (vs. surgical aortic valve replacement -SAVR-). In this review, we summarize the current indications of TAVR and explore future directions in which TAVR indications can expand.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineValve replacementStenosisAortic valve replacementCardiologyAortic valve stenosisAortic valveInternal medicineSurgeryCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and ManagementCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors