The role of nurses in a team approach and bioprosthesis preparation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) has emerged as a revolutionary procedure for treating aortic valve disease, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.In the process of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, nurses play a key role, significantly contributing to patient care and the success of the procedure.They are also crucial members of the multidisciplinary TAVI team, providing comprehensive care before, during, and after the procedure.Their impact spans various aspects of the TAVI process, including patient preparation, intraoperative assistance, valve preparation, and post-procedural monitoring. 1,2