Reduced Leaflet Motion After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

This book provides a comprehensive overview of aortic stenosis diagnosis and treatment. Chapters address such topics as the use of computer tomography in assessing aortic stenosis, role of frozen allografts in aortic valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the Ross procedure, and more.

This volume is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals treating patients suffering from severe coronary artery disease and valvular disease.

This publication aims at providing a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors and opens new possible research paths for further novel developments.

This book describes the different aspects of aortic valve and root diseases including comprehensive discussion of the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging options, disease risk stratification, selection of candidates for valve repair or percutaneous intervention, and most recent therapeutic options. The growing prevalence of valvular heart disease represents a major challenge in terms of short- and long-term management and surveillance.