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Review article: Biomedical intelligence

Vol. 142 No. 5152 (2012)

Challenges in transcatheter aortic valve implantation

  • Stefan Toggweiler
  • John Webb
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4414/smw.2012.13735
Cite this as:
Swiss Med Wkly. 2012;142:w13735
Published
16.12.2012

Summary

Although safety and efficacy of TAVI was improved with next-generation equipment, experience, and careful patient selection, some worrisome complications associated with the procedure remain. Current hot topics in transcatheter aortic valve implantation include patient selection, valve sizing, paravalvular regurgitation, cerebrovascular accidents, vascular complications and need for a permanent pacemaker. In this article we review the pathophysiology, avoidance and treatment options for these complications.

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