TAVR vs. TAVI: It is time to use a single standardized acronym for percutaneous aortic valve implantation
TAVR vs. TAVI: It is time to use a single standardized acronym for percutaneous aortic valve implantation.
Source: European Heart Journal
Published: March 2025
Original article: European Heart Journal Editorial (example placeholder link).
1. Background:
• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) and TAVI (Implantation) refer to the same procedure for treating aortic stenosis.
2. Issue:
• The use of two acronyms causes confusion in clinical communication, documentation, and research—especially for non-cardiology staff.
3. Regional Use:
• TAVR is commonly used in the U.S., while TAVI is preferred in Europe and Asia.
4. Call to Action:
• Authors urge global cardiac societies to agree on one standardized acronym to improve clarity and safety in practice.
5. Note:
• TAVI was the original term coined by the procedure’s pioneer, but TAVR may be linguistically more precise.https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf048/8074882