Which patients might benefit from transcatheter aortic valve replacement?
Many patients who have a narrowing in the opening of the aortic valve might benefit from TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation). Craig Smith, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon, teaches us why TAVI is recommended.
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