The selection of transcatheter heart valves in transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Transcatheter heart valve technology has rapidly progressed since initial approval in the United States. There are currently two widely available transcatheter heart valve delivery systems approved in the US; however limited data exist on optimal device selection for various patient populations. This review explores the characteristics of currently approved transcatheter heart valve systems and scenarios where one valve system may be favored over others. We provide a simplified decision tree for selecting the optimal transcatheter valve system for specific patient-centered characteristics. (c) 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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This review explores the characteristics of currently approved transcatheter heart valve systems and provides a simplified decision tree for selecting the optimal transcatheter valve system for specific patient-centered characteristics.