Watkins A. Claire, Gupta Anuj, Griffith Bartley P. (eds.) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A How-to Guide for Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons

Springer, 2018. — 133 p.This concise manual describes in detail how to perform a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure and provides cardiac surgeons and cardiologists with the foundation necessary to begin practicing TAVR. It includes background on the landmark data establishing the field of TAVR, instructions in the pre- and post-operative management of TAVR patients, and technical descriptions of the newest and most common devices and how to use them. Written by leaders in the field, it offers an unbiased, academic review and describes the experience of colleagues who have learned through trial and error. The Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Manual is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, fellows, and graduate students in cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgeryRelevant Clinical Trials
Valves Available in the United States
Preoperative Evaluation: Indications and Risk Analysis
Preoperative Imaging
Self-Expanding Versus Balloon-Expandable Devices
Valve Sizing
Aortic Access Planning and Procedures
Wires, Catheters, and Cath Lab Rules
Procedural Considerations and Technical Details
Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Cardiac Surgery in TAVR
Vascular Complications of TAVR
Medical Management and Complications Following TAVR
Conscious Sedation for TAVR
Durability of TAVR
Interesting and Complicated Cases