TAVR Current Trends and Alternative Access
Presenter
John C. Messenger, M.D., FSCAI, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO
John C. Messenger, M.D., FSCAI, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO
Learning Objectives:
- Explain rationale for use of embolic protection during TAVR.
- Illustrate the role for BASILICA to prevent coronary artery obstruction.
- Discuss pros/cons of various alternative access techniques, including transcaval, transaxillary and transcarotid.
Keywords: Structural Heart Disease (SHD) and TAVI/TAVR/Aortic Valve