Episode 567: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 26: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
The Medical Journal of AustraliaShow Notes
Today we are discussing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, also known as TAVI.
TAVI that has become pivotal in the cardiology space since its introduction in 2002, and today we’ll compare TAVI to surgical aortic valve replacement. We’ll also discuss the importance of shared decision making.
This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Medtronic.
To learn more, we are joined by consultant cardiologists Dr Jason Sharp & Dr Dennis Wang from the Sydney Adventist Hospital to discuss some key updates in the TAVI space.
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