TAVI Outcomes in the Elderly
For an older person with severe aortic stenosis, the thought of undergoing open-heart surgery can be daunting. Age often comes with other health concerns such as diabetes, kidney disease, lung problems or reduced physical strength, all of which can make conventional surgery more demanding. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) , also called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) , has changed the treatment landscape for many of these patients. The procedure replaces a diseased aortic valve through a catheter, usually introduced through an artery in the groin, without opening the chest. More importantly, current evidence and guidelines support TAVI as an important treatment option for appropriately selected older adults with severe aortic stenosis. The 2025 ESC/EACTS guidelines now recommend TAVI as the primary treatment for anatomically suitable patients aged 70 years or older with a tricuspid aortic valve, when transfemoral access is feasible. Why Does Aortic S...