Which complications are increased in TAVR relative to surgical valve replacement?
Vascular injury and need for an implantable pacemaker
What are the two main indications for a TAVR?
1. Severe aortic stenosis which is inoperable or high surgical risk 2. "Valve-in-valve" replacement for failed valves
Mild bilateral bronchial wall thickening and mild irregular bibasilar opacities are likely fibro-atelectasis and chronic findings. No discrete focal consolidations, effusions, pneumothorax or free air in the upper abdomen.
The aortic valve prosthesis is in the appropriate position in this patient with known history of aortic stenosis status-post transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Heart is mildly enlarged.