Share this post:Author: Zachary R. Noel, PharmD, BCCP Multiple studies have been published evaluating antithrombotic strategies in patients following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) since the release of the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) Focused Update
Post-TAVR Antithrombotic Therapy: What To Do When No One Knows What To Do.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has proven to be an effective treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis at intermediate-high risk for complications with surgical aortic valve replacement. In spite of the growing popularity of TAVR, the optimal antithrombotic regimen remains unknown. This blog outlines current guideline recommendations for post-TAVR antithrombotic therapy and gives guidance on how to handle special populations and patient-specific factors.