Current Data on Minimalist TAVR Care Pathways and Future Research Directions
In June 2022, researchers from Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery summarized current data for a minimalist TAVR approach and what future studies need to focus on to optimize TAVR care. The full manuscript by Mariem A. Sawan, Avery E. Calhoun, Kendra J. Grubb, and Chandan M. Devireddy can be found in Current Cardiology Reports. Their review is summarized below.
Since its first application in 2002, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become a central component in treating aortic stenosis. As TAVR continues to be a preferred treatment option for patients with aortic stenosis, there is an advancement in the "minimalist approach," which places a significant emphasis on early discharge.