The latest generation of transcatheter aortic valve implantation is minimally invasive, which allows favorable results.
When to undergo TAVI
Aortic stenosis is the most common valve lesion in the world, which is due to the significant increase in life expectancy. To treat this pathology, the patient is usually submitted to a conventional cardiovascular intervention, taking into account the high risk involved. For this reason, the TAVI technique is proposed as an alternative to this procedure and minimizes the risks.
Patients with moderate to high risk and severe aortic stenosis should consider the TAVI technique as the first option to treat the pathology and perform the intervention.
Benefits of the TAVI technique
The transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure shortens patient recovery time, allowing patients to be discharged earlier than expected. This procedure also reduces the risks and complications associated with conventional surgery. Moreover, this procedure does not require general anesthesia, which is also beneficial for the postoperative period.