Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in frail patient

Abstract

One of the most common diseases is aortic sternosis, which is described as a reduction in the diameter of the aortic valve, this disease is characterized by a narrow passage of blood to the heart resulting in high mortality in patients with cardiac problems, particularly in the elderly. The aim of this research is to know the incidence of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in frail patients, through a literature review. This research has a qualitative approach, with a systematic review of the literature. It was descriptive, analyzing the characteristics of the society and with a cross-sectional cohort. As main result we have that the patient who has followed this procedure has had favorable results, having greater benefits such as a reduced intervention time and a more effective recovery, this treatment is so well accepted that it is currently being applied to other patients. Thus, we can conclude that the use of TAVI in the fragile patient is advisable as long as there is a proper assessment by the physician that takes into consideration the patient's condition and the prosthesis to be used.