title: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: past, present and future.
abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is one of the most significant technological advances in cardiovascular medicine. It offers a safe alternative in high risk cardiac patients with proven durability, economical viability and survival advantage. Current trials may expand its application in intermediate or low risk groups.
authors.affiliation: Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in the Cardiology Department, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester.
authors.forename: Freidoon
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Keshavarzi
authors.affiliation: Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology, King's College Hospital, London SE5 9RS.
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: MacCarthy
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000453:epidemiology; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D063126:Balloon Valvuloplasty / Q000379:methods; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D064847:Multimodal Imaging; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D010348:Patient Care Team; D020521:Stroke / Q000453:epidemiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D065467:Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology