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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement by a minimalist approach: A breath of fresh air for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author(s) -
Caixeta Adriano,
Lemos Pedro A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.27015
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary disease , cardiology , disease , aortic valve replacement , stenosis
Key Points A minimalist approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement in selected patients results in shorter hospitalization and may improve short‐ and long‐term survival compared to a standard approach Minimalist TAVR can be performed with less or no intensive care unit support leading to a shorter hospitalization and improved resource utilization Diligent patient selection by the heart team and thorough education of the entire care staff are the keys to success for minimalist TAVR

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