[Transfemoral TAVI procedure in women: Minimally-invasive technique].

We report here the case of a patient treated by means of a "minimalist" approach to TAVI allowing a reduction of the risks inherent in the procedure. This simplified strategy relies on an optimal use of CT scan findings prior to TAVI. The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia and the main access site is sutured percutaneously (Proglides). The radial artery is used as a secondary access site. Contrast medium is diluted and stimulation is administered via the intraventricular guidewire. Direct stenting is performed when deemed feasible on the basis of CT scan results. Simplified procedures such as these contribute to the improvement of TAVI outcomes. However, further studies focusing on female patients are warranted in order to corroborate these findings. PMID: 27816175 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) Source Type: research