RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nierengarten, Mary Beth T1 Key Issues in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement JF MD Conference Express YR 2015 FD SAGE Publications VO 15 IS 10 SP 19 OP 21 DO 10.1177/1559897715591133 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/10/19.abstract AB As data increase on the benefits of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, several issues remain to be addressed including the choice of anesthesia (local or general), whether or not cerebral embolic protection during the procedure is beneficial, and the comparative benefits of self-expanding and balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement.