Trends in TAVI over time

Dr Simon Davies, consultant interventional cardiologist and Dr Alison Duncan, associate specialist in cardiology are joined by Assistant Professor Ahmad Elsayed Yousef from Ain Shams University, to discuss their shared interest of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).  

As life expectancy improves, TAVI is now incredibly common and the use of bioprosthetic valve increases. 

This talk provides and overview on valvular heart disease, the development of TAVI and when a valve-in-vale procedure is needed. Presenting of patient case studies, alongside how to review patients and manage them.  

• Improve understanding of patient characteristics in relation to TAVI. 
• Learn about TAVI limitations and important considerations. 
• Understand why and when valve-in-valve procedure is needed. 
• Review difficult case studies in context to the disease and procedure. 

Dr Simon Davies is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital and an honorary senior lecturer at the National Heart and Lung Institute.  

Learn more about Dr Davies, his research and clinical experience here.  

Dr Alison Duncan is an associate specialist in cardiology at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. 

Learn more about Dr Duncan, her research and clinical experience here.

Dr Ahmad Elsayed Yousef, MD, FSCAI,  

Assistant professor of cardiology, Ain Shams University, Cairo. He specialises in adult cardiology and adult vascular diseases