<International Circulation>: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rapidly emerging treatment option for patients with aortic valve stenosis and high surgical risk. The selection of candidates for TAVI is crucial for the success of the procedure. What is your patient assessment protocol?
<International Circulation>: On a different topic but something I know you are passionate about, cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation has been proven to be an effective therapy yet the incidence of phrenic nerve complications remains quite high. What is your opinion on this issue?
《国际循环》:我想起另外一个你会很感兴趣的话题,低温消融导管成为有效治疗房颤的技术,然而术中膈神经损伤的发生率仍然较高,您怎么看?
Prof Kuck: Actually I like to address that issue becaus