scholarly journals Quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical replacement in high-risk elderly patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 157 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Kala ◽  
Martin Tretina ◽  
Martin Poloczek ◽  
Jiri Ondrasek ◽  
Petr Malik ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Implantation ◽  
Valve Implantation

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in High-risk Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Patricia Fonseca ◽  
Raphael Rosenhek ◽  
Vinayak Bapat ◽  
Markus Lins ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Stenosis ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Implantation ◽  
Valve Implantation

Aortic stenosis (AS) has become an increasingly prevalent condition in ageing Western populations. Symptomatic AS is associated with significant morbidity, high hospitalisation rates and reduction in quality of life and life-expectancy. A large number of patients with severe AS are not currently receiving proper treatment, with subsequent increased mortality. While surgical aortic valve replacement continues to be an effective treatment for these patients, transcatheter aortic valve implantation is a new alternative for those at high risk from surgery. Overall, valve replacement and implantation procedures have a significant impact on prognosis and quality of life in AS patients. Referring a patient to a centre that has a multidisciplinary heart team will ensure that all treatment options are fully explored and the best clinical outcomes are reached.

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