Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Definition
Use of a thin tube to deliver an artificial valve apparatus between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta. (ACC)
Also known as TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANT, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C3509486 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic valve | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiac valve | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |