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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2015; 7(4): 178-186
Published online Apr 26, 2015. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v7.i4.178
Published online Apr 26, 2015. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v7.i4.178
Practical update on imaging and transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Gisela Feltes, Iván J Núñez-Gil, Cardiovascular Unit, Centro Médico Paris, 28023 Pozuelo, Spain
Iván J Núñez-Gil, Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest: None.
Correspondence to: Iván J Núñez-Gil, MD, PhD, FESC, Interventional Cardiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Prof. Martín Lagos S/N, 28040 Madrid, Spain. ibnsky@yahoo.es
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Received: October 23, 2014
Peer-review started: October 24, 2014
First decision: December 12, 2014
Revised: January 15, 2015
Accepted: January 30, 2015
Article in press: February 2, 2015
Published online: April 26, 2015
Processing time: 178 Days and 19.5 Hours
Peer-review started: October 24, 2014
First decision: December 12, 2014
Revised: January 15, 2015
Accepted: January 30, 2015
Article in press: February 2, 2015
Published online: April 26, 2015
Processing time: 178 Days and 19.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Cardiac imaging is of crucial importance in the whole process of transcatheter aortic valve implantation, from initial evaluation, intraprocedural guidance and post implantation evaluation and early detection of complications. Multiple techniques are available for this, and as the rapid development of new devices and equipments, the greater the necessity of being aware of these advances. We provide current data and tips for this purpose. This is the reason of this work.