Abstract

The role of echocardiography in transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Author(s): D Cassar DeMarco & MJ Monaghan

Aortic stenosis is a common valve disease with increasing prevalence in the elderly. The presence of comorbidities in this population can make surgical aortic valve replacement challenging; therefore, transcatheter aortic valve implantation is increasingly being offered as a management option for these patients. Imaging with echocardiography has an important role through all aspects of the procedure from initial imaging and patient selection, guidance of the procedure and assessment of complications.