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Expert Interview

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Looking at the approval of Edwards' transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) therapy for Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

Ticker(s): EW, MDT, ABT

Who's the expert?

Institution: UCLA Medical Center

  • Interventional cardiologist at UCLA , Medical Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program & Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine.
  • Manages 25 patients with ATTR-CM.
  • Areas of expertise include coronary artery disease and structural and valvular heart disease while specializing in complex percutaneous coronary interventions including the use of rotational atherectomy. 

Interview Questions
Q1.

Describe your background and practice setting

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Q2.

How many TAVR procedures do you conduct yearly?

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Q3.

Which TAVR platforms do you currently utilize in your setting?

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Q4.

What are your thoughts on the FDA approval of the EARLY-TAVR trial?

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What are the key differences between valve systems like SAPIEN and CoreValve, and how do these affect patient outcomes and procedural choices?

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Q6.

How durable are TAVR valves compared to surgical ones, and what follow-up protocol do you recommend for asymptomatic patients?

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What are your thoughts on the EARLY-TAVR trial's findings for asymptomatic patients, and how might it impact timing and decision-making for interventions?

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Q8.

Do you foresee changes in procedural volumes or valve preferences based on this trial, and how might newer technologies like Abbott's or Boston Scientific's valves impact the market?

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