TAVI workup

Envision CT Scan Viewing Room

What is a TAVI workup?

The TAVI workup is a series of tests and scans used when you have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, to ensure TAVI (Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation) is a safe procedure for you and to ensure that your aortic stenosis is severe enough to treat.

What happens during a TAVI workup?

A. Before your TAVI workup

Preparation – On the day of the scan

On the day of your TAVI workup,  please keep hydrated.


B. During your TAVI workup




The scan will take approximately 15 minutes.

Risks and side effects

A TAVI workup is a very low-risk procedure.  Find out about CT Risks and Side Effects.

Who will perform my scan?

At Envision Medical imaging your TAVI workup will be carried out by a radiographer (medical imaging technologist), who has a degree in medical imaging and is accredited by the Australian Institute of Radiography.  We have a team of Radiologists (a medical doctor specialising in the interpretation of medical images) as well as Cardiologist who will prepare and send a report to your referring doctor detailing the findings of your TAVI workup.

What happens after a TAVI workup ?

How do I get my results?


Post procedural information


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