Vascular disease Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a TAVI procedure?
A
Transcatherter aortic valve implantation
This procedure involves fitting a valve into the heart to treat aortic stenosis
Its mainly given to those with multiple co- morbidities
2
Q
What valvular problem does a TAVI procedure rectify?
A
Aortic stenosis
3
Q
What is a ABPI ? and what does it measure?
A
This is the ratio of the systolic BP measured at the ankle and brachial artery
It gives a measure of how well the peripheral arteries are perfusing the Lower limbs
