Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a much less invasive treatment for aortic stenosis than open heart surgery. Currently approved for intermediate and high-risk patients, it will likely soon be approved for low-risk patients. It is often performed under local anaesthesia and sedation. Most patients are discharged home within 24 hours.
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