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SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Alternative Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement : Journal CME
Description
This JSCAI journal CME activity is designed for the article, "SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Alternative Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement."

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become a widely accepted procedure for treating patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis. While transfemoral access remains the primary route due to its lower complication rates and favorable outcomes, a subset of patients have anatomical or clinical factors precluding this approach. For these patients, alternative access routes such as transaxillary, transcarotid, and transcaval provide viable options. This expert consensus statement aims to provide a comprehensive review of case selection, technical considerations, and outcomes associated with these alternative access routes in TAVR. Additionally, this document highlights the advancements in device technology and imaging guidance that have contributed to improving the safety and efficacy of alternative access TAVR. This consensus statement serves as a practical guide on best practices for interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and heart teams in selecting patients and performing alternative access TAVR. 

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Accreditation Statement
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is accredited by the 
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

​Credit Designation
SCAI designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

​ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Successful Completion
To earn credit, you must read the article and achieve a score of 75% or higher on the exam.

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Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Release on Feb 25, 2025 12:00 AM Central Standard Time
Access expires on Feb 24, 2028
Cost: FREE
Credit Offered:
1 CME Credit
1 ABIM-MOC Point
1 Participation Credit
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