Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Program Development: A Guide for the Heart Team

Description:

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Launch and cultivate a successful program for the innovative procedure poised to become the standard for patients with aortic stenosis (AS) with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program Development: A Guide for the Heart Team. Written by leaders in the field, this clinical instruction manual is the first to consolidate evidence, guidelines, and best practices for the TAVR care pathway from referral to follow-up. This is a must-have for clinicians—nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals—as well as administrative leadership and staff involved in TAVR programs.   The text offers a comprehensive view of the TAVR program organized to support staff and quality, and positioned to grow on pace with evolving indications, regulations, technology, and patient needs.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Foundational Knowledge: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Objectives

Aortic Stenosis

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Game-Changing Treatment of Aortic Stenosis

The Role of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the Treatment of Aortic Stenosis

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 The Heart Team Approach

Objectives

Introduction to the Heart Team

Roles and Responsibilities of Heart Team Members

How to Build a Functional Heart Team

Heart Team Responsibilities

Conclusions

References

Chapter 3 The Valve Program Clinician

Objectives

The Central Importance of the Valve Program Clinician

Valve Program Clinician Responsibilities

Competencies and Specialized Knowledge

The Role of the Valve Program Clinician in Developing a Successful Valve Clinic

Looking to the Future

References

Chapter 4 From Referral to Procedure: Clinic Evaluation Pathway

Objectives

Introduction

Patient Evaluation

Functional Assessment

Neurologic Testing

Surgical and Procedural Risk Evaluation

Models of Clinic Flow

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Understanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Diagnostic Imaging

Objectives

Background

The Role of Cardiac Catheterization

The Role of Echocardiography

The Role of Imaging for Post–Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Evaluation

The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Conclusions

References

Chapter 6 Frailty, Quality of Life, and Palliative Approach

Objectives

Introduction

Frailty

Quality of Life

Integration of a Palliative Approach

Conclusions

References

Chapter 7 Who Is the Right Patient for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Complexities of Case Selection

Objectives

Introduction

Guidelines

Defining Risk

Comorbidities and Considerations

Considerations

Medical Therapy and Futility

Case Scenarios

Conclusions

References

Chapter 8 Decision Support and Education: Strategies for Patient-Centered Care

Objectives

Background

Shared Decision Making

Shared Decision Making in Practice

Patient and Family Education Needs

Implications for Nursing Practice

Navigating Expectations and Educational Goals

Conclusions

References

Chapter 9 The Right Care in the Right Place: A United States Perspective on Procedure Planning

Objectives

Background

Procedural Infrastructure

Procedural Processes of Care

The Procedure: Step by Step

Conclusions

References

Chapter 10 Success Is When the Patient Goes Home: Postprocedure Care

Objectives

Introduction

Infrastructure

Priorities of Care

Potential Complications

Preparation for Discharge and Patient Teaching

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11 Program Development and Optimization of Health Services

Objectives

Introduction

Historical Perspective

Program Development

Program Optimization

Conclusions

References

Chapter 12 Measuring Success of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Programs

Objectives

Introduction

Measuring Case Selection, Risk Evaluation, and Adherence to Indications

Measuring Clinical Outcomes

Measuring Access to Care

Measuring the Transformation of Care

Measuring Cost-Effectiveness

Quality Reports

Conclusion

References

Chapter 13 Transforming the Way We Care for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients

Objectives

Background

Transforming Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Challenges and Opportunities

Strategies to Transform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Conclusions

References

Index