Explore the evolution and current challenges in transcatheter aortic valve replacement with Dr Dee Dee Wang (Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan, US).

This presentation examines how TAVR has transformed since 2012, shifting from a focus on valve implantation to optimizing procedural efficiency and patient access. Dr Wang addresses the paradigm shift from traditional surgical approaches to advanced 3D imaging planning, and the growing challenge of limited catheterization laboratory availability as aortic stenosis affects at least 4% of individuals over 65.

Dr Wang discusses innovative strategies to improve healthcare economics, including CT-guided coronary assessment that enables over 50% of patients to avoid diagnostic catheterization. The presentation explores pre-procedural CT benefits, from identifying vessel tortuosity and aberrant anatomy to detecting left atrial appendage clots that could prevent procedure cancellations.

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