The transapical approach, which carries specific advantages related to its antegrade nature and the short distance between the introduction site and the cardiac target, is traditionally performed through a left anterolateral mini-thoracotomy and requires rib retractors, soft tissue retractors and reinforced apical ...

What does transfemoral approach mean?

A way to replace your aortic valve through a small incision in the leg.

What is a transapical TAVI?

The transapical approach provides easy access to the aortic valve and easy controllability of the device. It is a useful option in TAVI, transcatheter mitral valve replacement and other transcatheter cardiac interventions.