Toolkit to Success for TVT Programs Part 1 - 2022 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-Session

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In this video, Joan Michaels, the director of the STS ACC TVT registry, introduces Dr. David Roberts. Dr. Roberts is a cardiologist at Sutter Health and he gives a presentation on their success in achieving three-star status for TAVR procedures. He discusses the importance of collaboration between clinicians and administrators, the role of data nurses in collecting and analyzing data, and the impact of volume on quality. Dr. Roberts also addresses the decision-making process for selecting TAVR or SAVR for patients, the use of the STS risk score, and the need for open heart backup during TAVR procedures. He highlights the success Sutter Health has had in minimizing complications and improving outcomes, such as low mortality rates and reduced pacemaker usage. Dr. Roberts emphasizes the importance of patient engagement and shared decision-making throughout the process. He concludes his presentation by discussing the future challenges and opportunities in the field of TAVR, including the expansion of procedures to treat other valve diseases.

Keywords

Joan Michaels

Dr. David Roberts

TAVR procedures

collaboration

data nurses

mortality rates

patient engagement

valve diseases