Transkatheterklappenersatz
Transkatheterklappenersatz, often abbreviated as TAVI for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or TAVR for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to replace a diseased or damaged heart valve, most commonly the aortic valve. This technique avoids the need for open-heart surgery, which typically involves a large incision in the chest and a heart-lung bypass machine.
The procedure involves inserting a new artificial valve, mounted on a collapsible catheter, through a small
TAVI is primarily indicated for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or intermediate risk