Role of echocardiography in TAVR – The early era_
| Diagnosis of AS (TTE) |
| Quantification/classification of AS (TTE, DSE) |
| Bicuspid vs. tricuspid AS |
| Conventional vs. low-flow AS |
| Pre-procedural planning (TTE, TOE) |
| Sizing |
| Landing zone |
| Extent/location of Ca++ |
| Sinus of Valsalva size and shape |
| LMS height |
| LV apex location (for trans-apical TAVR) |
| Intra-procedural monitoring (TOE) |
| Wire interaction with MV |
| Prosthesis placement and |
| PVL |
| Annular rupture, tamponade |
| Wall motion abnormalities |
| Follow-up (TTE) |
| Bio-prosthesis morphology and function |