Reference: Sinning et al. AHJ Am Heart J 2012;164:102-110 Percutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVI) is a novel technique for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis (SAS) that has been built with great enthusiasm in clinical practice, particularly in patients with excessive surgical risk. In these patients, a high obstructive peripheral vascular disease stands, a fact…
The impact of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients undergoing percutaneous aortic valve replacement.
Reference: Buellesfeld y colaboradores (JACC in press). Percutaneous aortic valve replacement (AVR) is an innovative technique for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis (SAS); this technique has been incorporated with great enthusiasm in clinical practice, particularly for patients with excessive surgical risks. Due to the proximity of the aortic valve, AV node and His bundle, there…
Aortic Transfemoral Valve Replacement using Edwards SAPIEN and Edwards SAPIEN XT Prosthesis, Local Anesthesia.
Reference: Durand E. et al (JACC CV interventions 2012 in press)1 When percutaneous aortic valve replacement (AVR) first began the procedure required a large-bore sheath (22-24 F), being the most frequent surgical strategy when using general anesthesia. Continuous technological advances achieved the miniaturization of devices which allow the procedure to be performed with a much…
Percutaneous closure of the appendage: results, evidence, team training.
Our editors talked with Dr. Aníbal Damonte Percutaneous closure of left atrial appendage is now a practice that is becoming more topical with a view to results and perspectives. In this regard, we interviewed Dr. Aníbal Damonte, interventional cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Institute of Rosario (Rosario, Argentina). WEB SOLACI: May I first ask you to…