Nursing Perspective of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Background. With an increasingly elderly population, we are seeing more patients with multiple comorbidities unable to have surgical repair of their aortic valves. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now an option available for these patients, and the cath labs need to get prepared. Objective. To provide the nurses who will soon be offering TAVI in their cath labs an inside look at our program to help them prepare for this new innovative procedure. Methods. Through a description of our practice and sharing my perspective of our TAVI program, cath lab staff will have a good idea of what to expect and how to prepare for a TAVI program. Conclusion. Sharing experiences is a positive way to initiate new programs in any hospital setting.