What is required for TAVI to become the standard of care in aortic stenosis patients?
Chairpersons: J. RODES CABAU, A. OWENS
Objectives:
To understand whether TAVI can be considered standard of care for aortic stenosis patientsTo understand the TAVI perspective of a general cardiologist
To learn whether guideline changes are required to allow TAVI to be an option for more patients
To learn how innovation of the new SAPIEN 3 system further streamlines the procedure and advances patient care
Lectures
Session objectives: ‘What are the main drivers for treatment choice in aortic stenosis today’
J. Rodes Cabau
‘Why would I like to see more patients treated with TAVI ?’ - perspective of a general cardiologist
M. Guenoun
LIVE demonstration from St. Thomas’ Hospital - London, United Kingdom
How to implement clinical practice in the absence of new guidelines?
J.J. Bax
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra system: further streamlining the TAVI procedure: recorded case from St. Paul’s Hospital - Vancouver, Canada
J. Webb
TAVI: from an option for few patients to an option for many patients - what is required?
F. Leclercq