“Gimme One Reason”: Why a Self-Expanding Platform Is Essential
Presenter
Steven J. Yakubov, M.D., MSCAI, OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, Columbus, OH
Steven J. Yakubov, M.D., MSCAI, OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, Columbus, OH
Learning Objectives:
- Debate the strengths and weakness of balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves
- Identify 2 studies in the published literature make a strong case for one valve type over another
- Use a specific patient story, illustratehow one valve type is more advantageous than another (eg large body habitus, significant CAD, small STJ, etc.)
Keywords: Structural Heart Disease (SHD) and TAVI/TAVR/Aortic Valve