Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a developing, minimally-invasive approach to replacing the aortic valve in people who have aortic stenosis.  TAVI permits the replacement of diseased aortic valves by means of a catheter-based procedure, instead of the usual open-heart surgical procedure.

Several studies have now been completed with TAVI, and the results have been mixed. TAVI is indeed an extremely attractive alternative for some people with aortic stenosis - but many others are better off with the classic surgical approach.

Read all about TAVI, and when it makes sense to consider this new approach to aortic valve replacement.