TAVI for Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation: Are We There Yet?

Treatment of degenerative aortic stenosis has been transformed by transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) over the past 10–15 years. The success of various technologies has led operators to attempt to broaden the indications, and many patients with native valve aortic regurgitation have been...

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Main Authors: Eduardo A Arias, Amit Bhan, Zhan Y Lim, Michael Mullen
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Radcliffe Medical Media 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/5385acb4978d4c92bb8a9ea3d92f8645
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Summary:Treatment of degenerative aortic stenosis has been transformed by transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) over the past 10–15 years. The success of various technologies has led operators to attempt to broaden the indications, and many patients with native valve aortic regurgitation have been treated ‘off label’ with similar techniques. However, the alterations in the structure of the valve complex in pure native aortic regurgitation are distinct to those in degenerative aortic stenosis, and there are unique challenges to be overcome by percutaneous valves. Nevertheless some promise has been shown with both non-dedicated and dedicated devices. In this article, the authors explore some of these challenges and review the current evidence base for TAVI for aortic regurgitation.