Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Definition
A minimally invasive procedure in which a replacement aortic valve is guided into proper placement in the aortic valve via a catheter.
Also known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic valve | Procedure Has Completely Excised 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 |