TAVR in Small Aortic Annuli: Maximizing Flow in Confined Spaces
Presenter
Jessica Forcillo, MD, Centre hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CANADA
Jessica Forcillo, MD, Centre hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CANADA
Learning Objectives:
- Explore a case of small annuli (e.g., in female patients) to compare self-expanding versus balloon-expandable valves, drawing from trials like SMART for reducing gradients and mismatch.
- Evaluate case-specific risks such as pacemaker needs and bleeding, with strategies for pre-procedural planning and post-implant monitoring.
- Identify case-derived lessons on personalized valve choice and innovations to improve durability in intermediate-risk populations.