Who is Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Treatment Suitable For?
CTO treatment is a highly successful treatment method developed for patients whose heart muscle does not receive sufficient blood due to blockage in the coronary arteries. This treatment is particularly recommended in the following cases: However, this treatment cannot be applied to patients with severe kidney failure, recent stroke, bleeding disorders or contrast agent allergy. […]
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) is a condition where the coronary arteries are 100% blocked for at least 3 months. This blockage, which is usually caused by atherosclerosis and hardens over time due to calcium buildup, completely obstructs the blood flow to the heart muscle. This condition, which is particularly common in patients with diabetes, high […]
Brands and Features of Materials Used in TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
Edwards Lifesciences SAPIEN 3 The market leader SAPIEN 3 is preferred by 62.8% of patients. Thanks to the ultra-thin Commander feeding system, it provides minimally invasive surgery and offers four different size options between 20-29 mm. With its cobalt-chromium alloy structure and nine-layer PET inner coating, it reduces the leakage rate to 0.72%. According to […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Surgery
Advantages TAVI is a much more modern alternative to traditional heart surgery. Instead of the classic 4-6 hour surgery duration, it only takes 60-90 minutes and offers a minimally invasive approach. It is performed through a small 6-8 mm groin incision, without opening the chest cavity. In 60% of cases, a safe sedation is sufficient […]
Advantages of TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
TAVI is a much more modern and safer alternative compared to traditional heart surgery. This minimally invasive procedure, which reduces the 4-6 hour duration of the classic operation to 60-90 minutes, is performed in specially equipped operating rooms with high-resolution imaging systems. Thanks to special anaesthesia protocols and precise ultrasound-guided techniques, blood loss is kept […]
How is TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Performed?
PreIoperative Preparation The TAVI procedure is performed in high-tech hybrid operating rooms. Modern imaging systems and specially equipped sterile environments are used. Appropriate anaesthesia is administered to the patient and detailed measurements are made under ultrasound guidance. The diameter of the aortic valve, the height of the coronary arteries and the degree of calcification are […]
Patient Profile Suitable for TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Surgery
What is TAVI (TranscatheterAortic Valve Implantation) Surgery?
Basic Definition and Features TAVI is a minimally invasive heart valve treatment method. A specially developed biological valve (23-29 mm) is placed in the heart through the femoral artery in the groin area. The catheter system used in the procedure is 14-16 French (4.7-5.3 mm) in diameter. Procedure Flow and Technology The procedure is performed […]