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Aortic Valve Replacement: Current Trends, Future Perspectives, and Emerging Technologies

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 7

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1. Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Servicio de Cardiología, Avenida de Córdoba s/n, 28041 Madrid, Spain
2. Centro de Investigación Biomédica En Red de Enfermedades CardioVasculares (CIBERCV), 28029 Madrid, Spain
3. Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Calle de Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Interests: aortic stenosis; TAVR; frailty; complications; pulmonary hypertension; heart failure

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by the rapid expansion of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and the growing demand for durable, personalized solutions. While TAVI has transformed care for elderly and high-risk patients, its indications are now extending to younger and lower-risk populations—raising critical questions about long-term valve performance and durability.

In contrast, surgical AVR faces the challenge of redefining its role in this evolving landscape. To remain relevant, surgical techniques must adapt to address anatomically complex scenarios—such as bicuspid valves, small annuli, and aortic root pathology—where transcatheter options may be limited. The pursuit of less invasive surgical approaches and improved prosthetic designs is essential to meet these demands.

This Special Issue aims to explore strategies to enhance valve longevity, reduce complications such as paravalvular leak and conduction disturbances, and address the unique needs of vulnerable populations. It will also highlight the emerging challenge of aortic insufficiency, which requires distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches beyond the traditional focus on stenosis.

We welcome original research, reviews, and expert perspectives that reflect the evolving landscape of AVR and contribute to a more durable, equitable, and forward-looking future for valve therapy.

Dr. Jorge Nuche
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • aortic valve
  • heart valve prosthesis
  • transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  • surgical aortic valve replacement
  • aortic valve insufficiency
  • minimally invasive surgical procedures
  • treatment outcome
  • vulnerable populations

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