Aortic Valve Prosthesis Selection
Guest: Kimberly Holst, MD
Host: Sharonne Hayes, MD
Learning Objectives:
1. To identify patient specific factors to be considered during evaluation for aortic valve replacement including patient specific anatomy, comorbidities, and lifelong management of aortic valve disease.
2. To identify advantages to mechanical and biologic prostheses for management of aortic valve disease.
3. To identify areas of developing technology and treatment options for aortic valve disease.
Questions to discuss:
1. What are the main factors to consider when evaluating a patient for aortic valve replacement?
a. Anatomy (BAV, concomitant pathology, bulking calcium, access)
b. Patient age and risk assessment
c. Lifelong management of aortic valve disease
d. Bioprosthesis or Mechanical
2. What patient specific factors that may make a patient less suitable for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)?
a. Bicuspid aortic valve, calcium distribution
b. Access - consideration of alternative access
c. Valve - in - Valve: risk of coronary obstruction
3. What are the advantages of each mechanical and biologic prostheses in treatment of aortic valve disease?
4. What new technologies are available for management of aortic valve disease?
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