Safety and Feasibility of Alternate Access TAVI in a Single Centre

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) via transfemoral access has become the standard of care in the treatment of aortic stenosis in patients at elevated risk of open surgery. When transfemoral access is not feasible, alternative access TAVI may be considered; however, recent guideline statements have questioned the role of this procedure, citing increased risk of complications and mortality.