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Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Evaluation of Valvular Heart Disease in Transcatheter Interventions

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Purpose of Review

To establish the actual role of CT in the growing field of transcatheter valve interventions (THV).

Recent Findings

The development of empirical CT measurements, which are linked with outcomes.

Summary

CT is a reliable technique for assessing risk and planning transcatheter valve interventions for mitral and aortic valves. Pulmonic and tricuspid valve assessment with CT imaging is still in the early stages but there is room for development.

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Marcelo Godoy, Ahmed Mugharbil, and Malcom Anastasius declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Jonathon Leipsic reports receiving institutional support from Edwards, Medtronic, and Abbott. He is also a consultant for Circle CVI and Heartflow.

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Godoy, M., Mugharbil, A., Anastasius, M. et al. Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Evaluation of Valvular Heart Disease in Transcatheter Interventions. Curr Cardiol Rep 21, 154 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-019-1241-6

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