**5. Conclusions**

The use of TAVI in patients affected by aortic stenosis is spreading more and more, treating intermediate- and low-risk patients.

The selection of patients seems to be a crucial point, pointing out the role of the Heart Team.

MDCT is the technique of choice in preoperative planning: it provides information regarding aortic valve and vascular access. Particular attention should be paid on bicuspid valve morphology.

The choice of valve is, basically, based on confidence and experience of the operator and the center.

*Cardiac Surgery Procedures*
