TAVI heart valve replacement without on-site surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure called TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) to replace a narrowed aortic valve without requiring open-heart surgery. The study is checking whether TAVI can be safely performed at hospitals that don't have cardiac surgery units on-site.
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Who can take part
- Severe narrowing of the aortic valve confirmed by heart ultrasound (echo)
- Symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest discomfort during normal activities
- Age 70 years or older
- Suitable leg blood vessels (femoral access) for the catheter to reach your heart
- No previous aortic valve replacement surgery
- No serious health conditions that would make the procedure too risky
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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