Biomaterial Database

Imaging of aortic valve and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) special issue. 2021

S Mirsadraee

Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK. Electronic address: s.mirsadraee@rbht.nhs.uk.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
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
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