Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Functionally Dependent Patients

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Authors

Yuki Harashima · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Taishi Okuno · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Tomohiko Yoshida · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

K. Terauchi · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Ami Saito · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Masahiro Sekiguchi · St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Tatsuro Shoji

Abstract

TAVR was technically safe and potentially provided benefit even in care-dependent elderly patients. Functional dependence alone should not preclude referral for TAVR.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JACC Asia

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2026.01.032

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