Management of antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a consensus document of the ESC Working Group on Thrombosis and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), in collaboration with the ESC Council on Valvular Heart Disease

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is effective in older patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, while the indication has recently broadened to younger patients at lower risk. Although thromboembolic and bleeding complications after TAVI have decreased over time, such adverse events are still common. The recommendations of the latest 2017 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease on antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing TAVI are mostly based on expert opinion. Based on recent studies and randomized controlled trials, this viewpoint document provides updated therapeutic insights in antithrombotic treatment during and after TAVI. [GRAPHICS] .

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an effective treatment for older patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, and its indication has expanded to younger patients at lower risk. Despite a decrease in thromboembolic and bleeding complications after TAVI, these adverse events are still common. Recommendations for antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing TAVI are mainly based on expert opinion, while recent studies and trials provide updated insights on antithrombotic treatment during and after the procedure.