Regional assessment of availability for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Sweden: a long-term observational study.

Konrad NilssonDaniel LindholmJenny BackesHenrik BjurstenHenrik HagströmJohan LindbäckPétur PéturssonMagnus SettergrenGiovanna SarnoStefan K James

Published in: European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes (2023)

This nationwide study indicated no regional differences in terms of availability, short-term mortality or waiting times. An organisation with a few specialised centres was found to be sufficient to provide national coverage of TAVI interventions.

Keyphrases

transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic valve
aortic valve replacement
aortic stenosis
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
cardiovascular events
physical activity
ejection fraction
risk factors
healthcare
left ventricular
atrial fibrillation