[TAVI Program in Centers without an On-Site Cardiac Surgical Department: Outcomes and Feasibility].

Authors

Karam Abdelhai, Ziad Arow, Rami Barashi, Ranin Hilu, Ilya Losin, Ivan Novikov, Ela Giladi, Yoav Arnson, Yoram Neuman, David Pereg, Kobi Pasis, Hanna Vaknin-Assa, Abid Assali

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Harefuah. Volume 166. Issue 8. Pages 533-538.

Abstract

Aortic valve stenosis is a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality if untreated. Since 2002, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized treatment, offering a less invasive alternative with excellent outcomes. Increased demand necessitates expanded treatment capacity, especially due to long waiting times and associated risks. While cardiac surgery centers provide emergency support, improved technology and lower complication rates now allow TAVI in centers without on-site surgery, given proper collaboration with surgical facilities. This study evaluates the feasibility of TAVI in such settings. At Meir Medical Center, 149 patients underwent TAVI with no mortality or emergency surgeries. These findings support expanding TAVI access to non-surgical centers without compromising outcomes.

PMID:
42687259
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 03 Sep 2026.

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