RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Thuesen, Leif
T1 Transapical TAVI Inferior to SAVR in Operable Elderly Patients
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 14
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771114004
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/14/6.abstract
AB Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is somewhat more invasive than the transfemoral approach but can be utilized in patients with severe peripheral vascular disease or smaller leg vessels. The objective of the Prospective, Randomized Trial of Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Operable Elderly Patients with Aortic Stenosis [STACCATO] trial was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transapical TAVI in operable, lower-risk patients.