Association of transaortic approach and transoesophageal echocardiography as the primary imaging technique for improved results in transcatheter valve implantation

摘要

OBJECTIVESThe transaortic access has been proposed to perform transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with no other available access. We hypothesize that its coupling with transoesophageal echocardiographic guidance may further reduce procedure-related morbidity.