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경피적 대동맥판막 삽입술 · Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) · Surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
A folded artificial valve is delivered through the artery in the groin and opened at the diseased aortic valve, with no open-chest surgery or stopped heart. Mainly used for elderly patients with aortic stenosis or high surgical risk. In Korea TAVI grew by an average of 45% a year from 2015 to 2024.
Background: In Korea TAVI grew by an average of 45% a year from 2015 to 2024[1]
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No chest incision; Quick recovery, suitable for elderly patients | High cost; Long-term durability of the valve is still being observed |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital