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Valvular Aortic Valve

Short-Term Outcomes of TAVR in Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Patients

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is indicated for symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS), while close follow-up is recommended for...

TAVR in Low Risk Patients: 10 Year Evolution

The Treatment of severe aortic stenosis has experienced a significant revolution with TAVR, especially in high and...

Should We Treat Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in TAVI?

Coronary artery disease, both obstructive and non-obstructive, often coexists with significant aortic stenosis. Therapeutic decision-making in this scenario...

Does Post-Dilation in TAVR Affect its Long-Term Outcomes?

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has widely demonstrated its significant benefits, both in high-risk and inoperable patients,...

Promising Results of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Bioprosthesis Failure

Failure of a mitral bioprosthesis always poses a challenge regarding decision-making, especially when dealing with elderly patients...

Coronary Artery Disease in TAVR: Unsolved Dilemma

Aortic stenosis shares risk factors with coronary artery disease (CAD), and its prevalence varies according to age,...

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: DOAC or VKA?

Severe mitral disease is common and currently constitutes a frequent cause of hospitalization and death. While surgery...

Use of Apixaban and Post TAVR Valve Thrombosis

TAVR can be associated to early valve thrombosis, characterized by thrombi formation near or attached to the...