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Cardiologia Croatica, Vol. 19 No. 11-12, 2024.

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https://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2024.624

The role of a transcatheter aortic valve implantation coordinator in patient care: key aspects and challenges

Matko Filipović orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-0233-2108 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Jurica Kotarac orcid id orcid.org/0009-0001-7062-6231 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Lucija Mičik orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-9650-4451 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Matija Vrbanić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-9436 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Andreja Virt orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0442-4025 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Biljana Hržić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-5441-0900 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Marina Budetić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-1165-7097 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Kristijana Radić ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivica Benko orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-1878-0880 ; Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia

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transcatheter aortic valve implantation coordinator; multidisciplinary team; patient care

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328960

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13.12.2024.

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Date received: 11 October 2024

Date: 31 October 2024

Publication date: November 2024

Publication date: November 2024

Volume: 19

Issue: 11-12

Page: 624

Publisher ID: CC 2024 19_11-12_624

DOI: 10.15836/ccar2024.624

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Subject: Arrhythmias

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Keyword: transcatheter aortic valve implantation coordinator

Keyword: multidisciplinary team

Keyword: patient care

The role of a transcatheter aortic valve implantation coordinator in patient care: key aspects and challenges

[https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0233-2108] Matko Filipović[1][*]

[https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7062-6231] Jurica Kotarac[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9650-4451] Lucija Mičik[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-9436] Matija Vrbanić[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0442-4025] Andreja Virt[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5441-0900] Biljana Hržić[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1165-7097] Marina Budetić[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6098-254X] Kristijana Radić[1]

[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1878-0880] Ivica Benko[1][2]

 

[1] Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia

[2] University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia

Author notes:

Correspondence to: [*] ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Matko Filipović, Klinička bolnica Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia. / Phone: +385-99-3046-800 / E-mail: mfilipovic@kbd.hr

The role of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) coordinator is essential in managing the growing complexity of TAVI procedures. Acting as the central link between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary medical team, the TAVI coordinator ensures the seamless coordination of care from pre-procedural assessment to post-operative management. Effective communication is key to optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing risks. Nurse coordinators in particular play a critical role in educating patients, scheduling tests, and facilitating decision-making between cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. Studies have shown that dedicated TAVI coordinators significantly enhance patient outcomes by improving procedural efficiency, reducing hospital stays, and minimizing post-procedure complications. In addition, the presence of a coordinator promotes continuity of care, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed at each stage of the patient’s journey. Challenges faced by TAVI coordinators include managing the high volume of elderly patients with complex comorbidities, organizing multidisciplinary team meetings, and addressing logistical hurdles in pre- and post-procedural care. TAVI coordinators also play a key role in post-discharge follow-up, monitoring recovery and ensuring adherence to prescribed therapies. Their role extends to addressing patient concerns, managing complications, and reducing the readmission rate by providing ongoing education and support. (1,2) In conclusion, the TAVI coordinator serves as a crucial element in modern TAVI programs, enhancing patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring smooth procedural workflows, and addressing the unique challenges posed by an aging patient population.

LITERATURE

1 

Lauck S, Forman J, Borregaard B, Sathananthan J, Achtem L, McCalmont G, et al. Facilitating transcatheter aortic valve implantation in the era of COVID-19: Recommendations for programmes. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2020 August;19(6):537–44. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515120934057 PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32498556

2 

Bohmann K, Burgdorf C, Zeus T, Joner M, Alvarez H, Berning KL, et al. The COORDINATE Pilot Study: Impact of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Coordinator Program on Hospital and Patient Outcomes. J Clin Med. 2022 February 23;11(5):1205. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11051205 PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35268296

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