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Choice of intervention for severe calcific aortic stenosis - UpToDate

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Choice of intervention for severe calcific aortic stenosis INTRODUCTION For patients with severe calcific native aortic valve stenosis (AS) with an indication for valve replacement, intervention options include surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI, also known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR). A multidisciplinary team approach is recommended in approaching patients with severe AS, as the decisions involved are complex. This topic will review the choice of therapy (SAVR, TAVI, or palliative medical therapy) for patients…

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