The transition from transesophageal to transthoracic echocardiography during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: an evolving field. 2019

Menhel Kinno, and Eric P Cantey, and Vera H Rigolin
Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, 675 N. St Clair St-Suite 19-100, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.

The advent of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has dramatically transformed the clinical approach to severe aortic stenosis. Over the last decade, several trials have shown the equivalence or even superiority of transcatheter valve replacement over the conventional surgical approach. As a result, TAVR as a treatment for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis has rapidly extended from inoperable or prohibited-risk patients to intermediate-risk patients. The success of TAVR has led to the wide adaptation of this technique and, subsequently, a significant increase in the number of these procedures performed annually. As the number of these procedures is expected to further increase, especially if its indication will include those with low surgical risk, there is a great demand to improve patient recovery and early discharge without compromising outcomes. In this review, we will discuss the role of echocardiography in the perioperative planning and assessment of transcatheter aortic valve replacement. In addition, we will review the current evidence behind the use of intraprocedureal transthoracic echocardiography and the recommended steps for successful transition from transesophageal to transthoracic echocardiography.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007432 Intraoperative Period The period during a surgical operation. Intraoperative Periods,Period, Intraoperative,Periods, Intraoperative
D004452 Echocardiography Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues. The standard approach is transthoracic. Echocardiography, Contrast,Echocardiography, Cross-Sectional,Echocardiography, M-Mode,Echocardiography, Transthoracic,Echocardiography, Two-Dimensional,Transthoracic Echocardiography,2-D Echocardiography,2D Echocardiography,Contrast Echocardiography,Cross-Sectional Echocardiography,Echocardiography, 2-D,Echocardiography, 2D,M-Mode Echocardiography,Two-Dimensional Echocardiography,2 D Echocardiography,Cross Sectional Echocardiography,Echocardiography, 2 D,Echocardiography, Cross Sectional,Echocardiography, M Mode,Echocardiography, Two Dimensional,M Mode Echocardiography,Two Dimensional Echocardiography
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001021 Aortic Valve The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle. Aortic Valves,Valve, Aortic,Valves, Aortic
D001024 Aortic Valve Stenosis A pathological constriction that can occur above (supravalvular stenosis), below (subvalvular stenosis), or at the AORTIC VALVE. It is characterized by restricted outflow from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the AORTA. Aortic Stenosis,Aortic Valve Stenoses,Stenoses, Aortic,Stenoses, Aortic Valve,Stenosis, Aortic,Stenosis, Aortic Valve,Valve Stenoses, Aortic,Valve Stenosis, Aortic
D017548 Echocardiography, Transesophageal Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues using a transducer placed in the esophagus. Transesophageal Echocardiography
D065467 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Surgical treatment for severe AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is used as an alternative option in patients who are deemed at high risk or inoperable for traditional open-heart surgery. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

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