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Pure aortic valve regurgitation: SAVR is the gold standard, but TAVR is another gun.

Francesco CardaioliTommaso Fabris
Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2020)
Surgical treatment is the gold standard for pure aortic regurgitation (AR). In this study, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) appears to be a promising option for inoperable/high-risk patients suffering pure AR. Long-term results and specific patient-level data are needed to better clarify the role of TAVR in pure AR treatment.
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