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  • Title: The evolution of transapical aortic valve implantation and new perspectives.
    Author: Kempfert J, Van Linden A, Holzhey D, Rastan A, Blumenstein J, Mohr FW, Walther T.
    Journal: Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol; 2011 Apr; 20(2):107-16. PubMed ID: 21417844.
    Abstract:
    Transapical aortic valve implantation (TA-AVI) is a truly minimally invasive technique allowing for off-pump aortic valve implantation in selected high-risk patients. Potential advantages are the avoidance of cardiopulmonary bypass, cross-clamping and sternotomy. Compared to transfemoral aortic valve implantation the current strengths of the transapical approach are the avoidance of the femoral arteries as well as a very low stroke risk due to minimal manipulations in the aortic arch. TA-AVI has evolved to a routine procedure in selected specialized centers providing a safe and reproducible treatment option for high-risk elderly patients suffering from severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
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