Which access routes are common for TAVI?
The transfemoral route is the most common access, followed by transapical implantation and transaxillary delivery.
Is TAVI usually performed on patients with a low or high risk for major adverse cardiac events?
Although TAVI is becoming a more common procedure, it is sought to be reserved for a high-risk population.
The perforated region of left ventricle is indicated by the blue arrowhead, where contrast is observed traversing the myocardium.