Pre-TAVR Evaluation for Severe Aortic Stenosis
When evaluating a patient with severe aortic stenosis (AS) for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), it’s important to assess multiple factors before proceeding. This infographic covers key elements in evaluating the patient, the heart valve team, and the anatomy involved.
- The Patient: Consider symptomatic status, surgical risk, life expectancy relative to valve longevity, and patient preference.
- The Team: The heart valve team consists of experts from various fields, including cardiovascular imaging, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and anesthesiology, among others.
- The Anatomy: Important anatomical considerations include assessing vascular access, choosing the appropriate valve type, and using CT/MRI to measure the aortic annulus, calcification, coronary ostia height, and the 3D angle of the aortic root.
Edited by: Dr. Evelyn Song
Created by: Dr. Dinu Balanescu
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