Transcatheter structural cardiac intervention: a radiology perspective

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015 Jun;204(6):W648-62. doi: 10.2214/AJR.14.12571.

Abstract

Objective: Valvular heart disease continues to remain a significant cardiovascular problem worldwide. Imaging techniques, such as echocardiography, CT, and MRI have enabled development of newer transcatheter approaches for cardiovascular diseases.

Conclusion: In this article, we discuss the commonly seen valvular diseases and various transcatheter valvular intervention techniques. We highlight the roles of CT and MRI in planning these procedures and discuss critical reporting information that needs to be conveyed to the interventionalists.

Keywords: CT; MRI; valvular heart disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Fitting / methods*
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods*
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement / methods*