2023 Scientific Sessions

Considerations for the Lifetime Management of the Patient With RVOT Dysfunction: How I Stage the Approach for Optimal Outcome

Presenter

Nathan W. Taggart, M.D., FSCAI, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Nathan W. Taggart, M.D., FSCAI, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the considerations for lifetime management of patient with an RV to PA conduit or BPV: How to best stage a patient to minimize the number of interventions while maintaining the health of the RV
  2. Describe the considerations for lifetime management of a patient with a “native” outflow tract: How to best stage a patient to minimize the number of interventions while maintaining the health of the RV
  3. Describe differences between the Harmony or Alterra that will impact future interventions on these devices.
Keywords: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) and TPVR/Pulmonary Valve