2023 Fellows Courses

TAVR vs. SAVR Conundrums: Clinical and Anatomical Considerations

Presenter

James B. Hermiller, M.D., MSCAI, Ascension St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
James B. Hermiller, M.D., MSCAI, Ascension St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

Learning Objectives:
  1. Present a case of the clinical dilemma of treating a young patient (~65) with either TAVR/SAVR.
  2. Discuss lifetime management considerations of AS (pacemaker, coronary access [briefly, as this will be covered in detail above], and planning for ViV).
  3. Discuss anatomical considerations when deciding TAVR versus SAVR (e.g., LVOT calcium, low coronary heights, bicuspid valve, and non-TF access).
  4. Present a case of complex anatomy for TAVR.
  5. Present case conclusion.
Keywords: Structural Heart Disease (SHD)